Dried Citron Slices Xiang Yuan Citrus medica Herbal Tea Pieces 500g

Dried Citron Slices and Shreds, known in TCM as Xiang Yuan (香橼), from Citrus medica, the fragrant fruit also called Yuan Guo or Gou Yuan. These hand-selected dried fruit pieces are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with regulating qi and harmonizing the stomach. In TCM theory citron is considered acrid, slightly bitter, and sour, entering the liver, spleen, and lung channels. Suitable for herbal teas, decoctions, and culinary preparations.

Key Selling Points

• New-crop dried citron fruit slices and shreds from Citrus medica
• Known in TCM as Xiang Yuan 香橼, a traditional qi-regulating citrus herb
• Hand-selected pieces with sulfur-free processing
• Convenient cut form ready for tea, decoction, or culinary use
• Pairs traditionally with Buddha's hand citron Fo Shou in herbal blends

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to light brown dried slices and shreds with a firm, dry texture. The aroma is characteristically fresh and citrusy, and when brewed or simmered the pieces typically yield a mildly sour, fragrant, slightly bitter citrus taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a fragrant citrus herbal tea
• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to soups or congee for citrus aroma
• Combine with Fo Shou in qi-regulating herbal blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Xiang Yuan is traditionally used to move qi, harmonize the stomach, and transform phlegm, and it is often prepared as a simple tea or added to decoctions. It is commonly paired with Fo Shou (Buddha's hand citron) for qi regulation, and with chen pi or other citrus herbs in classical formulas. Some households also candy the slices or add them to seasonal food preparations.

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