Dried Shi Chang Pu Acorus Tatarinowii Root Slices 500g Sulfur Free Sliced Herb for Decoction

Dried Acorus tatarinowii rhizome slices, known in TCM as Shi Chang Pu (石菖蒲), from Acorus tatarinowii. This sulfur-free sliced herb is sourced from Anhui and offered as a 500g food-grade agricultural product. In TCM theory it is aromatic, warm, and associated with the heart and stomach channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, it is valued for its aromatic character and is commonly prepared with other herbs in soups or teas.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Shi Chang Pu (石菖蒲), the rhizome of Acorus tatarinowii
• Sulfur-free sliced form, cleaned and cut for easy decoction
• Sourced from Anhui, China, as a food-grade agricultural product
• Aromatic TCM herb traditionally associated with the heart and stomach channels
• Sold in a 500g pack for home decoctions, soups, and herbal blends

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically light brown to greyish-brown with a fibrous, slightly woody texture. They have a distinct aromatic, spicy-camphoraceous aroma. When decocted, the liquid is typically mildly bitter and pungent with a lingering aromatic note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Added to traditional herbal decoctions
• Simmered in soups with other herbs
• Used in congee or grain porridges
• Blended into custom herbal tea mixes
• Included in seasonal food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Shi Chang Pu is traditionally used in decoctions to support the heart and stomach channels. It is often paired with herbs such as Fu Ling or Yuan Zhi in classic formulas. Folk practice includes simmering the slices in soups or congee, and it is sometimes included in aromatic herbal blends for seasonal use.

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