Chuan Niu Xi Slices (Cyathula officinalis) — Sichuan Dried Food Herb, 4/6 Sieve Thin Slices

Chuan Niu Xi Thin Slices (Cyathula officinalis) are the dried root slices of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chuān Niú Xī (川牛膝). Grown in Sichuan and prized for centuries as a blood-quickening, damp-clearing, and joint-nourishing herb, Chuan Niu Xi has been used to support smooth movement, ease the lower body, and promote healthy circulation of qi and blood. Its nature is sweet, slightly bitter, and neutral, making it a steady yet effective herb for invigorating blood, freeing the channels, and supporting the knees and lower limbs.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sichuan-origin Chuan Niu Xi root slices
• Traditional blood-quickening and channel-freeing food herb
• Thin 4/6 sieve slices for easy decoction
• Naturally sun-dried, no organic certification claimed
• Food agricultural product suitable for soups and decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried and sliced thin to preserve its pale yellowish-brown color, firm yet slightly fibrous texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices release a gentle, subtly sweet and faintly bitter infusion with a smooth, grounding mouthfeel, adding depth to broths and herbal blends without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style herbal soup and broth
• Traditional decoction blends
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Daily herbal tea blends

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chuan Niu Xi is decocted into soups, medicinal food broths, and longevity formulas to support smooth movement of the lower body and healthy circulation. It is a common ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like angelica, ligusticum, and eucommia. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other food herbs for a grounding, mildly sweet infusion.

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