Chuan Duan Dried Sichuan Teasel Root Slices 500g Wild Chuanxuduan for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Chuan Duan, known in TCM as Chuan Xuduan (川续断), is dried root segments of Dipsacus asper, traditionally sourced as wild-cut Sichuan teasel root. In TCM theory it is bitter and slightly warm and is traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. These dried segments are suited to herbal tea, decoctions, and soup preparations. This is a food-grade dried botanical; consult a qualified practitioner before regular use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Chuan Xuduan (川续断) root segments from Dipsacus asper
• Wild-harvested Sichuan teasel root cut into convenient segments
• Traditionally associated with liver and kidney channels in TCM
• Sun-dried processing with no added ingredients
• Commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, or steeped as herbal tea

Quality & Sensory

The segments typically appear grayish-brown to dark brown with a slightly wrinkled surface and firm, dense texture. The aroma is mildly herbaceous and earthy, and decocted liquid typically carries a faintly bitter, resinous taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked meat or bone soups
• Steeped as a daily herbal tea
• Combined with other tonic roots in seasonal broths

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Chuan Xuduan is a classic kidney-tonifying herb often paired with Du Zhong (杜仲) in decoctions and soups. It is traditionally used in formulas supporting the lower back and knees, and is a common ingredient in autumn and winter tonic broths. Typical preparation involves simmering the segments with other herbs or adding them to long-cooked soups.

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