Which botanical species does this Chuanxiong rhizome oil come from, and where is it grown?
This oil is steam-distilled or supercritical CO2-extracted from the dried rhizomes of the Dao-di Chuanxiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort.), the top herb in the classical "Four-Substance Decoction" and the most widely used TCM medicinal for invigorating blood and qi circulation.
Species & Origin
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. (Szechuan lovage / Chuanxiong rhizome) |
| Family | Apiaceae (Umbelliferae, carrot / celery family) |
| Part used | Dried rhizomes (Chuanxiong Rhizoma) |
| Product code | TPS-HO-001 |
| Key producing regions | Dujiangyan, Pengzhou and Chongzhou, Sichuan (Dao-di "Guanxian Chuanxiong" region) |
- Dao-di production area certified under T/CACM 1021.1—2023 Dao-di Herbs — Chuanxiong; premium quality defined by abundant oil content, rich aroma, and a yellow-white cross-section
- Grown in the Minjiang River alluvial plain of western Sichuan; Sichuan accounts for the vast majority of China's Chuanxiong output
- Full botanical and harvest traceability is documented in the batch COA
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.
