Xiang Fu Cyperus Rhizome 500g Whole Dried Nutgrass Root TCM Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient

Xiang Fu (香附), the dried rhizome of Cyperus rotundus, is a classic TCM herb supplied here as whole dried pieces. In TCM theory it is acrid, slightly bitter, and slightly sweet, with a warm nature, and is traditionally associated with the Liver and Spleen channels. Traditionally valued for regulating qi, it is commonly used in decoctions, teas, and herbal formulas. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Xiang Fu (香附) rhizome pieces from Anhui, China
• Botanical source Cyperus rotundus, a widely used TCM qi-regulating herb
• Sun-dried and carefully sorted for decoction pieces and herbal tea use
• Traditionally associated with soothing Liver qi and easing stagnation in TCM practice
• Versatile raw herb suitable for decoctions, teas, and custom herbal blends

Quality & Sensory

Typically the rhizome pieces are dark brown to blackish with a hard, dense texture and a faintly aromatic, slightly acrid scent. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a mild bitter-sweet herbal taste with a warm aromatic note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other qi-regulating herbs
• Brew as a simple herbal tea after decocting or steeping
• Add to custom TCM formulas and herbal blends
• Use in seasonal wellness soups under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Xiang Fu is traditionally regarded as a key herb for regulating qi and soothing the Liver, and it appears in classic formulas such as Yue Ju Wan and Chai Hu Shu Gan San. Traditionally it is decocted with herbs like Chai Hu and Chuan Xiong, or used in daily teas during stressful periods. It is also a common ingredient in folk blends for menstrual and digestive comfort.

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