Dried Buddha’s Hand Citrus Slices Fo Shou 500g Guangdong Cut Citrus Peel for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Dried Buddha's Hand Citrus Slices, known in TCM as Fo Shou (佛手), from Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis, cut from the fragrant fingered fruit. In TCM theory this herb is acrid, bitter, and warm, entering the liver, spleen, stomach, and lung channels, and is traditionally associated with regulating qi and harmonizing the middle. Traditionally used in teas, decoctions, and culinary herbal preparations. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Fo Shou (佛手), the fingered fruit of Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
• Sourced from Guangdong, a recognized traditional growing region for Guang Fo Shou
• Machine and hand cut into even slices for convenient brewing and decocting
• Traditionally associated with regulating qi and soothing the middle in TCM practice
• 500g bulk pack suited to daily herbal tea, soup, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show pale yellow to golden-brown flesh with a wrinkled, dry texture. They carry a characteristic fresh citrus aroma with a slightly bitter, fragrant edge. When brewed or simmered, the infusion typically tastes mildly citrusy and gently bitter.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a fragrant citrus herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other qi-regulating herbs
• Add to soups or congee for a light citrus note
• Use in seasonal culinary herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Fo Shou is traditionally associated with soothing liver qi and harmonizing the stomach and spleen. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Chen Pi (dried tangerine peel) or Mai Ya in decoctions and teas. Slices are also simmered in soups or steeped alone as a light daily citrus infusion, especially in warm seasons.

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