Dried Acorus Root Shi Chang Pu 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Daily Herbal Use

Dried Acorus Root, known in TCM as Shi Chang Pu (石菖蒲), from Acorus tatarinowii, the dried rhizome of the plant. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice, it is considered acrid in flavor and warm in nature and is traditionally associated with the Heart and Stomach channels. This sun-dried botanical is commonly prepared as a decoction or used in herbal formulas. Store at room temperature in a dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Shi Chang Pu rhizome pieces prepared by traditional sun-drying
• Botanical source Acorus tatarinowii, a classic TCM aromatic herb
• Traditionally associated with the Heart and Stomach channels in TCM theory
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal formulas, and traditional preparations
• Sold as a dried edible agricultural product with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The dried rhizome pieces typically show a yellowish-brown to grayish-brown exterior with a pale, fibrous cross-section. They carry a characteristic pungent, aromatic scent, and when decocted the liquid typically has a warm, slightly acrid and aromatic taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into a traditional herbal decoction
• Added to herbal formulas prepared at home
• Used in seasonal herbal preparations following traditional practice
• Stored as a pantry botanical for daily herbal use

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Shi Chang Pu is traditionally used to open the orifices, transform dampness, and calm the spirit, and it has long appeared in classical formulas. Traditionally it is decocted alone or combined with other herbs such as Yuan Zhi and Fu Shen in traditional practice. It has also been used in folk customs for aromatic sachets and seasonal herbal preparations.

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