Gao Ben (Ligusticum sinense) — Dried Rhizome Herb for Decoction & Warming Blends

Gao Ben (Ligusticum sinense) is the dried rhizome and root of a traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Gǎo Běn (藁本), also written historically as 蒿本, 稿本, or 高本. For centuries, Gao Ben has been prized as a warming, wind-dispelling herb used to relieve head heaviness, chills, and discomfort in the upper body. Its nature is acrid and warm, making it a stimulating yet focused herb for dispersing cold and supporting the free flow of yang qi.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional wind-dispelling and cold-dispersing herb
• Dried Gao Ben rhizome, 500g per portion
• Ligusticum sinense
• Available as whole herb or custom-milled powder
• Clean, food-grade agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its brownish-grey exterior, firm woody texture, and distinctive aromatic, slightly pungent fragrance. When decocted, the rhizome yields a warm, spicy, and mildly bitter infusion with a lingering aromatic note that carries the characteristic scent of the Ligusticum family.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Warming tea blends for cold seasons
• Herbal foot soak formulas
• Soup and medicinal food packs
• Custom herbal powder blends

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Gao Ben is decocted alone or with other warming herbs to support the body during cold, damp weather. It is a common ingredient in traditional head-and-neck formulas, where it pairs with herbs like Chuan Xiong, Bai Zhi, and Qiang Huo. In daily life, it is simmered into warming soups, added to seasonal decoctions, or brewed as a strong aromatic tea for external use in foot soaks.

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