Fo Shou Shreds (Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis) — Dried Finger Citron Herb for Tea 500g

Fo Shou Shreds (Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis) are the dried, finely cut fruit shreds of a beloved 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, traditionally used to ease chest and rib-side tightness, settle the stomach, 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 shreds
• Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
• Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
• 500g sealed pouch, new-crop quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully shredded and dried to preserve its golden-yellow color, delicate fibrous texture, and bright citrus aroma. When brewed, the shreds release a fragrant, mildly sweet and slightly bitter infusion with a refreshing, uplifting scent reminiscent of lemon peel and bergamot.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Daily aromatic infusion

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Fo Shou is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support the smooth flow of qi and soothe the middle burner. It is a common ingredient in seasonal soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like tangerine peel, hawthorn, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with rose bud and chrysanthemum for a fragrant, mildly sweet infusion that lifts the spirit and refreshes the senses.

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