Dried Citron Slices Xiang Yuan 500g Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Citron Slices, known in TCM as Xiang Yuan (香橼), from Citrus medica, the fragrant fruit rind and flesh cut into slices and air-dried. In TCM theory citron is traditionally associated with regulating qi, harmonizing the middle, and resolving phlegm, with a pungent, slightly bitter flavor and warm nature. Traditionally used in herbal teas, decoctions, and culinary preparations. This is a food-grade agricultural product, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried citron fruit slices from Citrus medica
• Known in TCM as Xiang Yuan (香橼), a classic qi-regulating citrus herb
• Air-dried slices suitable for herbal tea, decoction, and culinary use
• Naturally fragrant citrus aroma with a traditional warm, slightly bitter character
• 500g pack of Chinese agricultural product with 18-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show pale yellow to light brown tones with a firm, dry texture and visible citrus rind. They carry a fresh, citrusy fragrance, and when simmered or steeped they typically yield a mildly bitter, aromatic taste with a clean citrus finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices in water for a traditional citrus herbal tea
• Add to herbal decoctions with other qi-regulating herbs
• Use in congee or slow-cooked soups for a light citrus note
• Infuse in warm drinks during seasonal changes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Xiang Yuan is traditionally used to soothe liver qi stagnation, ease chest and abdominal fullness, and transform phlegm, and it is often paired with herbs like Chen Pi (aged tangerine peel) or Fo Shou (finger citron) in decoctions and teas. It is also a traditional ingredient in autumn and winter wellness drinks and household fruit teas.

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