Dried Citron Xiang Yuan 香橼 Citrus medica Whole Fruit Slices Traditional TCM Herb for Culinary and Tea Use 500g

Dried Citron, known in TCM as Xiang Yuan (香橼), from Citrus medica, is the dried fruit of the citron tree prepared for culinary and herbal use. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with regulating qi and harmonizing the middle, with a characteristically aromatic, slightly bitter flavor. This 500g pack of whole dried fruit is suitable for decoctions, teas, and cooking. Store in a cool dry place; this product is a food item and does not replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Xiang Yuan (香橼) citron fruit, a classic TCM qi-regulating herb
• Botanical source Citrus medica, dried whole fruit form
• Traditionally used in TCM to move qi, ease chest and abdominal fullness, and support digestion
• Aromatic citrus character suits decoctions, herbal teas, and culinary recipes
• 500g value pack with 24-month shelf life when stored in a cool dry place

Quality & Sensory

Dried citron typically appears as pale yellow to brownish irregular fruit pieces with a wrinkled, firm texture. It carries a fresh citrus aroma and, when simmered or brewed, yields a mildly fragrant, slightly bitter and acrid taste typical of this traditional herb.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with qi-regulating herbs
• Brew as a light citrus herbal tea
• Add to soups and stews for aromatic flavor
• Use in culinary recipes and seasonal food preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Xiang Yuan is commonly combined with herbs such as Chen Pi (dried tangerine peel) and Fu Shou Gan in decoctions and teas aimed at moving qi and easing fullness in the chest and abdomen. It is also simmered in soups or steeped alone as a fragrant daily infusion, especially during damp or heavy-feeling seasons.

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