Chuan Xiong Sliced Sichuan Lovage Rhizome Dried Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use 100g Bag

Chuan Xiong (川芎), the dried rhizome of Ligusticum striatum, is a classic Sichuan-grown herb in TCM. These sliced pieces are sold in their natural form for decoction, soups, and culinary use. In TCM theory Chuan Xiong is pungent and warm and is traditionally associated with moving qi and invigorating blood. It is a food-grade agricultural product and is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chuan Xiong (川芎) sourced from Sichuan, its renowned traditional growing region
• Botanical source is Ligusticum striatum, the dried rhizome cut into convenient slices
• A foundational TCM herb traditionally used in blood-invigorating and qi-moving formulas
• Sold as raw sliced pieces in natural form, suitable for grinding into powder on request
• Versatile for decoctions, herbal soups, and culinary seasoning applications

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a yellowish-brown to grayish-brown exterior with a pale yellowish-white cut surface marked by wavy ring patterns. The texture is firm and dense, and the aroma is characteristically strong, pungent, and slightly aromatic with a lingering sharp taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Add to medicinal soup packs with dang gui and other blood-tonic herbs
• Use in small amounts for culinary seasoning in braised dishes
• Grind into powder for external or culinary applications as desired

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Chuan Xiong is traditionally associated with invigorating blood circulation and moving qi, and it is often called the qi-level guide among blood-activating herbs. It commonly appears in classic formulas such as Si Wu Tang variations and Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang, and is traditionally paired with dang gui and white peony root. Folk practice also uses it in seasonal soups and warming decoctions, especially in autumn and winter.

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