Sichuan Lovage Rhizome 600g | Chuan Xiong 川芎

Chuan Xiong (川芎), Sichuan lovage rhizome, 600g. Dense, knobbly rhizome slices with a powerful aromatic scent — one of the great blood-moving herbs, and unmistakable the moment the bag is opened.

• 600g of dried Sichuan lovage rhizome
• Botanical name Ligusticum chuanxiong
• Dense knobbly slices, powerfully aromatic
• Blood-moving category of the Chinese materia medica
• One of the four herbs of Si Wu Tang

Traditional use of Sichuan Lovage Rhizome

Chuan Xiong is described in Chinese medicine as invigorating the blood and moving qi. It is called the 'qi within the blood' herb, and it is the moving half of the classical Si Wu Tang.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Chuan Xiong · Chinese 川芎 · pharmaceutical Latin Rhizoma Chuanxiong · botanical name Ligusticum chuanxiong · English: Sichuan lovage rhizome, cnidium rhizome · Cantonese: chuen kung

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Traditional use information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Keep out of reach of children.