Xiang Fu Cyperus Rhizome Slices Dried Nut Grass Root for Traditional Herbal Decoctions 500g

Xiang Fu (香附), the dried rhizome of Cyperus rotundus, is a classic TCM botanical supplied here as sun-dried slices. In TCM theory it is acrid, slightly bitter, and slightly sweet, with a warm nature, and is traditionally associated with the Liver and Spleen channels. Traditionally valued for regulating qi, it is commonly prepared in decoctions or herbal formulas. This is a food-grade agricultural product, not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Xiang Fu (香附) dried rhizome slices from Cyperus rotundus
• Sourced from Hainan and processed by traditional sun-drying
• A foundational qi-regulating herb in classical TCM formulas
• Sold as loose bulk slices by weight, ideal for decoction blending
• Suitable for herbal shops, tea houses, and home decoction use

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a light brown to tan color with a hard, dense texture and faint longitudinal striations. They carry a mild, aromatic, slightly camphor-like scent, and when decocted the liquor typically tastes gently acrid and faintly bitter with a warm aromatic finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other qi-regulating herbs
• Add to traditional soup or congee recipes under practitioner guidance
• Use as a raw ingredient for herbal tea blends
• Stock for herbal shops and TCM dispensaries

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Xiang Fu is traditionally regarded as a chief herb for soothing the Liver and regulating qi, and it appears in classical formulas such as Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang and Yue Ju Wan. It is traditionally paired with Chai Hu, Chen Pi, or Chuan Xiong in decoctions. Folk practice also uses it in seasonal wellness teas, always prepared according to traditional methods.

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