Dried Finger Citron Fruit Slices Fo Shou 50g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Finger Citron Fruit Slices, known in TCM as Fo Shou (佛手), from Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis. This 50g jar contains sun-dried fruit slices traditionally used in Chinese herbal wellness. In TCM theory, Fo Shou is considered warm and pungent with bitter and sweet notes, entering the liver, spleen, and lung channels. Traditionally associated with soothing the liver and harmonizing the stomach. Commonly prepared as a simple herbal tea or added to decoctions.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Fo Shou (佛手), the finger citron fruit
• Sun-dried fruit slices retain natural aroma and texture
• Traditionally used in TCM to soothe the liver and harmonize the stomach
• Versatile form for teas, decoctions, and culinary herbal use
• Convenient 50g jar for personal or wholesale supply

Quality & Sensory

The dried slices are typically pale yellow to greenish-yellow with a leathery, slightly brittle texture. They carry a fresh, citrus-like aroma with a hint of bitterness. When brewed, the liquor is typically light golden with a mild, slightly bitter and aromatic taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed as a simple herbal tea
• Added to traditional decoctions
• Used in herbal soups or congee
• Incorporated into seasonal culinary dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Fo Shou is traditionally used to regulate qi, soothe the liver, and harmonize the stomach. It is often prepared as a tea or decoction, sometimes paired with rose buds or tangerine peel. Folk practice includes adding it to soups or congee for digestive support during seasonal changes.

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