Dried Fo Shou Slices Foshou Citrus Slices 1kg Bag Traditional Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient

Dried Finger Citron Slices, known in TCM as Fo Shou (佛手), from Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis. These sliced dried fruit pieces are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with regulating qi and harmonizing the middle. In TCM theory, fo shou is warm in nature with a pungent and bitter flavor, entering the liver, spleen, and lung channels. Traditionally used in teas, decoctions, and culinary herbal preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried finger citron fruit cut into convenient slices for easy brewing and decocting
• Botanical source Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis with Chinese name Fo Shou (佛手)
• Traditionally associated with soothing qi flow and supporting digestive comfort in TCM practice
• Sourced from Guangdong province and supplied as a simple minimally processed agricultural product
• Versatile for herbal teas soups and traditional decoction formulas

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show pale yellow to light brown flesh with a firm dry texture and a characteristic citrus aroma. When brewed or decocted the liquor typically carries a mild citrus fragrance with a slightly bitter and aromatic taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a traditional citrus herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other qi-regulating herbs
• Add to soups or congee for a light citrus note
• Use in seasonal culinary herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice fo shou slices are commonly simmered alone or paired with herbs such as chen pi or mai ya in gentle decoctions. They are also steeped as a daily tea and occasionally added to congee. Traditionally associated with the liver and spleen channels and used in seasonal wellness routines during times of dietary richness.

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