Qing Mu Xiang (Aristolochia debilis) — Dried Traditional Herb Root, 500g

Qing Mu Xiang (Aristolochia debilis), also known as Ma Dou Ling Gen (马兜铃根) and Du Xing Gen (独行根), is the dried root of a traditional herb long recorded in Chinese materia medica. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Qing Mu Xiang has been prized as a qi-regulating, damp-dispelling, and detoxifying herb, traditionally used to ease abdominal distension, support digestive comfort, and address damp-heat patterns. Its nature is described as pungent, bitter, and cold, giving it a moving, clearing character within the TCM framework.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional TCM herb root, dried and ready to use
• Known as Qing Mu Xiang, Ma Dou Ling Gen, and Du Xing Gen
• Sourced from broad domestic growing regions
• 500g value pack, also available as custom-milled powder
• Cool-natured herb for traditional qi-regulating formulas

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale tan to greyish-brown exterior, firm woody texture, and faint earthy aroma. When decocted, the root yields a light amber infusion with a mildly bitter, slightly pungent taste and a clean, dry finish characteristic of traditional root herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• Herbal formula blending
• Custom-milled powder preparation
• Seasonal damp-clearing tea blends
• Herbal study and reference collections

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Qing Mu Xiang is decocted alone or in combination with other herbs to support digestive comfort and the smooth movement of qi. It has traditionally appeared in formulas addressing damp-heat patterns and abdominal fullness, and is sometimes included in seasonal blends for its clearing, moving character. The dried root may also be milled into powder for convenient use in traditional preparations.

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