Chuan Xiong Powder 500g Sichuan Lovage Root TCM Herbal Powder for Decoctions and Teas

Chuan Xiong Powder, known in TCM as Chuan Xiong (川芎), is ground from the dried rhizome of Ligusticum chuanxiong, commonly called Sichuan lovage root. In TCM theory it is warm in nature with a pungent flavor and is traditionally associated with moving qi and invigorating blood. This finely milled powder suits herbal decoctions, teas, and external applications, and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient Chuan Xiong powder milled from dried Sichuan lovage rhizome
• Botanical source Ligusticum chuanxiong with origin in Sichuan China
• Traditionally used in TCM to move qi and invigorate blood circulation
• Fine powder form convenient for decoctions teas and custom blends
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product with 18-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light yellowish-brown with a fine dry texture. It carries a characteristic strong aromatic scent that is pungent and slightly numbing, and when mixed into warm liquids it tastes pungent and mildly bitter.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into herbal decoctions prepared with other TCM herbs
• Blend into warm water or tea as a traditional herbal drink
• Add to congee or culinary recipes following traditional practice
• Use in external foot soak or compress preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine Chuan Xiong is a classic blood-invigorating herb often paired with Dang Gui and Bai Shao in decoction formulas. It has long been used in folk practice for seasonal wellness blends, herbal soups, and external foot soaks, and is a common ingredient in formulas traditionally associated with supporting healthy circulation.

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