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Shui Chang Pu (Acorus calamus) — Dried Rhizome Slices, Sulfur-Free Food Herb

Name: Shui Chang Pu (Acorus calamus) — Dried Rhizome Slices, Sulfur-Free Food Herb
SKU: C1688-571138045498
Availability: InStock

Price range: $5.08 through $9.14

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Description

Shui Chang Pu (Acorus calamus), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shuǐ Chāng Pú (水菖蒲), is the dried rhizome of a traditional aromatic herb also called Sweet Flag. For centuries it has been prized as a warming, orifice-opening, and damp-transforming herb, used to relieve chest and abdominal stuffiness, support clear sensory channels, and calm the spirit. Its nature is warm, pungent, and bitter, making it a stimulating yet grounding herb for opening the heart, transforming phlegm, and harmonizing the middle burner.

Shui Chang Pu (Acorus calamus) — Dried Rhizome Slices, Sulfur-Free Food Herb overview

Key Selling Points

Traditional aromatic herb for opening the orifices
Sulfur-free, clean dried rhizome slices
Acorus calamus, food-herb ingredient
Suitable for decoction, tea, and soup
500g bulk pack, new-crop quality

Shui Chang Pu (Acorus calamus) — Dried Rhizome Slices, Sulfur-Free Food Herb key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale yellowish-brown color, firm fibrous texture, and intense aromatic aroma. When decocted, the slices release a warm, pungent, slightly bitter infusion with a lingering spicy-sweet note, filling the room with a distinctive herbal fragrance.

Shui Chang Pu (Acorus calamus) — Dried Rhizome Slices, Sulfur-Free Food Herb quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type	Dried Herb Rhizome Slices
Common Name	Shui Chang Pu
Botanical Name	Acorus calamus
Form	Dried Slices
Net Weight	500g
Shelf Life	24 months

Shui Chang Pu (Acorus calamus) — Dried Rhizome Slices, Sulfur-Free Food Herb specifications

Usage Scenarios

Herbal decoction and tea blends
Chinese-style soup and broth
Seasonal damp-clearing formulas
Aromatic sachets and potpourri
Traditional foot soak blends

Shui Chang Pu (Acorus calamus) — Dried Rhizome Slices, Sulfur-Free Food Herb in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shui Chang Pu is decocted into soups, teas, and warming tonics to open the orifices, transform dampness, and calm the spirit. It is a common ingredient in seasonal formulas for damp weather, where it pairs with ingredients like Chen Pi, Fu Ling, and Bai Zhu. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with mint and ginger for a warming, aromatic infusion.

Shui Chang Pu (Acorus calamus) — Dried Rhizome Slices, Sulfur-Free Food Herb preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Shui Chang Pu?

A: Shui Chang Pu is the common Chinese name for the dried rhizome of Acorus calamus, also called Sweet Flag. It is a traditional aromatic food herb used in decoctions, teas, and soups.

Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Shui Chang Pu?

A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Shui Chang Pu is associated with opening the orifices, transforming dampness, and calming the spirit. It is often used in decoctions and teas for daily seasonal support.

Q: How do I use dried Shui Chang Pu slices?

A: Rinse the slices and simmer them with soup ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.