Fo Shou Slices (Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis) — Dried Finger Citron Herb, 500g

Fo Shou Slices (Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis) are the naturally sun-dried fruit slices of a revered food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Fó Shǒu (佛手), or Finger Citron. For centuries, Fo Shou has been prized as a soothing, qi-moving, and Liver-calming herb, traditionally used to ease chest and rib-side tightness, settle the stomach, and harmonize the emotional spirit. Its nature is warm, pungent, and slightly bitter, making it a fragrant yet gentle herb for smoothing the flow of qi and refreshing the senses.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-moving and Liver-soothing food herb
• Naturally sun-dried Finger Citron fruit slices
• Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
• Sourced from Guangdong growing regions
• 500g bulk pack of shredded Fo Shou slices

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its pale golden-yellow color, delicate fibrous texture, and bright citrus aroma. The shredded slices carry a fresh, uplifting fragrance reminiscent of lemon and bergamot peel. When steeped or decocted, they release a warm, gently bitter-sweet citrus flavor with a lingering aromatic finish that brightens teas and broths alike.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends and daily infusions
• Chinese-style soups and broths
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal qi-moving tonic formulas
• Aromatic culinary seasoning

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Fo Shou is decocted into soups, teas, and gentle tonics to smooth the flow of qi and lift the spirits. It is a common ingredient in spring and autumn wellness blends, where it pairs with ingredients like rose bud, tangerine peel, and jujube. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and mint for a fragrant, mildly bitter-sweet infusion that refreshes the senses and eases occasional chest tightness.

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