Teasel Root 600g | Xu Duan 續斷

Xu Duan (续断), teasel root, 600g. The Chinese name means 'restore what is broken', which places it squarely alongside gu sui bu in the bone and sinew category of the materia medica.

• 600g of dried teasel root
• Botanical name Dipsacus asper
• Dark, slightly twisted root pieces
• Bone and sinew category of the materia medica
• Generous bulk size for clinic or regular use

Traditional use of Teasel Root

Xu Duan is described in Chinese medicine as tonifying the liver and kidney and strengthening the sinews and bones. It is traditionally paired with du zhong in lower back formulas.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Xu Duan · Chinese 續斷 (simplified 续断) · pharmaceutical Latin Radix Dipsaci · botanical name Dipsacus asper · English: teasel root, Japanese teasel root

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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.