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

Fo Shou Slices (Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis) are the dried fruit slices of a beloved traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Fó Shǒu (佛手), or Finger Citron. For centuries, Fo Shou has been prized as a soothing, qi-moving, and Liver-harmonizing herb, used to ease chest and stomach discomfort, support healthy digestion, and calm the spirit. Its nature is warm, pungent, and slightly bitter, making it a gentle yet aromatic herb for smoothing the flow of qi and refreshing the senses.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-moving food herb
• Dried Finger Citron fruit slices
• Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
• Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
• Low-temperature dried for aroma retention

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and low-temperature dried to preserve its pale golden-yellow color, delicate texture, and bright citrus aroma. When brewed, the slices release a fragrant, slightly sweet and tangy infusion with a refreshing, uplifting scent reminiscent of lemon and bergamot.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Aromatic culinary seasoning

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Fo Shou is decocted into soups, teas, and gentle tonics to support daily digestion and emotional balance. It is a common ingredient in spring and summer tea blends, where it pairs with ingredients like rose bud, chrysanthemum, and tangerine peel. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with honey and goji berry for a fragrant, mildly sweet infusion.

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