Dried Buddha Hand Citron Slices Fo Shou 500g for Tea and Infusions

Dried Buddha Hand Citron Slices, known in TCM as Fo Shou (佛手), from Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis, the fragrant fingered fruit. These dried slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with soothing the qi and harmonizing the middle. In TCM theory Fo Shou is warm in nature with acrid and bitter flavor, entering the liver, spleen, stomach, and lung channels. Enjoy as a simple tea, infusion, or culinary addition.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried slices of Buddha Hand citron fruit, a distinctive fingered citrus
• Botanical source Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis, known in TCM as Fo Shou
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice to regulate qi and ease the chest and abdomen
• Nitrogen-flushed packaging helps preserve aroma and freshness for up to 12 months
• Convenient 500g bag suited to daily tea brewing and kitchen use

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically pale yellow to light tan with a firm, dry texture and visible finger-like segments. The aroma is characteristically citrusy and fragrant. When steeped, the infusion typically tastes mildly citrusy with a light bitter note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a few slices in hot water for a fragrant citrus herbal tea
• Add to simmered soups or congee for traditional flavor
• Combine with other dried herbs in home decoctions
• Use in seasonal culinary recipes calling for dried citrus

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Fo Shou is traditionally used to regulate qi, harmonize the stomach, and dry dampness, and it is often paired with herbs like Chen Pi (dried tangerine peel) in decoctions. Home users commonly steep the slices alone or with chrysanthemum and rose for a daily aromatic tea, or add them to soups and congee.

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