Xiang Fu Sliced Cyperus Rhizome 500g Dried Herb for Tea and Decoction

Xiang Fu Slices, known in TCM as Xiang Fu (香附), from Cyperus rotundus, are dried slices of the cyperus rhizome prepared by natural sun drying. In TCM theory this herb is acrid, slightly bitter, and slightly sweet, with a warm nature, and is traditionally associated with regulating qi. A versatile raw botanical for herbal tea, wine infusion, and decoction use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Xiang Fu (香附) rhizome slices from Cyperus rotundus
• Naturally sun-dried whole slices with no further processing
• Traditionally used in TCM to regulate qi and ease constraint
• Sourced from Shandong, a recognized growing region
• Suitable for herbal tea, wine infusion, and decoction preparations

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale brown to tan color with a firm, fibrous texture and a faintly aromatic, slightly acrid scent. When steeped or decocted, they typically yield a light herbal infusion with a mildly warm, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a simple herbal tea
• Add to herbal wine infusions
• Simmer in decoctions with other qi-regulating herbs
• Use in seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Xiang Fu is traditionally valued for soothing the liver and regulating qi, and it is often paired with herbs such as Chai Hu or Chen Pi in classic decoctions. Folk use includes steeping the slices alone or blending them into wine infusions, especially during seasonal transitions when qi flow is considered important.

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