Fo Shou Slices (Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis) — Dried Finger Citron Herb for Tea & Soup

Fo Shou Slices (Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis) are the dried fruit slices of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Fó Shǒu (佛手), also called Finger Citron or Buddha's Hand. For centuries, Fo Shou has been prized as a soothing, qi-regulating herb used to ease chest tightness, support digestion, and calm the spirit. Its nature is warm, pungent, and slightly bitter, making it a gentle yet effective herb for moving stagnant qi and harmonizing the Liver and Stomach.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-regulating food herb
• Dried Finger Citron fruit slices
• Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
• Unsulfured, natural sun-dried quality
• Suitable for tea, water, and wine infusions

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its golden-yellow color, slightly wrinkled texture, and bright citrus aroma. When brewed, the slices release a fragrant, mildly sweet and tangy flavor with a refreshing citrus finish, adding a pleasant warmth to teas and infusions.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and water infusion
• Traditional wine soaking
• Soup and congee ingredient
• Daily wellness beverage
• Aromatic culinary seasoning

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Fo Shou is decocted into teas, soups, and congee to support digestive comfort and emotional balance. It is a common ingredient in seasonal tea blends, where it pairs with ingredients like rose bud, tangerine peel, and hawthorn. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with honey for a fragrant, mildly sweet infusion that lifts the spirit and eases the chest.

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