Chuan Xiong Sichuan Lovage Rhizome Dried Whole Herb 2000g Culinary Herbal Supply

Chuan Xiong, known in TCM as Chuan Xiong (川芎), is the dried rhizome of Ligusticum chuanxiong supplied as whole and sliced pieces from Sichuan. In TCM theory it is warm and pungent and traditionally associated with moving qi and invigorating blood. This sun-dried agricultural product is intended for culinary preparation and traditional herbal use, not as a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chuan Xiong rhizome sourced from Sichuan, its recognized traditional growing region
• Botanical source Ligusticum chuanxiong supplied as whole and cut pieces
• Sun-dried unprocessed form suitable for decoction and culinary use
• Traditional TCM herb valued in classical blood-moving and qi-regulating formulas
• Bulk 2000g pack suited to herbal shops, kitchens, and formula preparation

Quality & Sensory

Pieces typically show a yellowish-brown to grayish-brown exterior with a dense, oily cross-section and distinct ring patterns. The aroma is characteristically strong and aromatic, and decocted liquid typically carries a pungent, slightly bitter and numbing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to medicinal soup and stew recipes
• Used in culinary braises and broths for aromatic depth
• Incorporated into custom herbal formulas by weight

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Chuan Xiong is traditionally used to invigorate blood and move qi, and it appears in classic formulas such as Si Wu Tang variations and Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San. It is commonly paired with dang gui, bai shao, and other blood-tonifying herbs in decoctions, and is a frequent ingredient in postpartum and circulation-focused soup traditions.

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