Xiang Fu Cyperus Rhizome Dried Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient 500g

Xiang Fu (香附), the dried rhizome of Cyperus rotundus, is a classic raw herb in the Chinese materia medica. In TCM theory it is acrid, slightly bitter, and slightly sweet, with a neutral nature, and is traditionally associated with the liver and spleen channels. Traditionally valued for regulating qi, it is commonly prepared in decoctions or herbal formulas. This product is a natural dried botanical for traditional herbal use and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Xiang Fu rhizome pieces, a staple qi-regulating herb in TCM
• Botanical source Cyperus rotundus, known in Chinese as Xiang Fu (香附)
• Naturally sun-dried with minimal processing to retain the raw botanical form
• Traditionally associated with soothing liver qi and regulating the middle burner
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal formulas, and traditional tea preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried rhizome pieces are grayish-brown to dark brown with a hard, dense texture and fine longitudinal wrinkles. They carry a characteristic aromatic, slightly camphor-like scent, and when decocted they yield a mildly bitter, aromatic herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to multi-herb TCM formulas as directed by a practitioner
• Prepare as a mild herbal tea infusion
• Use in seasonal wellness soup blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Xiang Fu is traditionally regarded as a key herb for regulating qi and soothing the liver, and it frequently appears in classical formulas such as Yue Ju Wan and Chai Hu Shu Gan San. It is traditionally paired with Chai Hu, Chen Pi, or Chuan Xiong in decoctions. Folk practice also uses it in seasonal wellness teas, especially in spring.

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