Foshou Powder Bergamot Citrus Powder 500g Ground Chinese Herbal Powder for Tea and Culinary Use

Bergamot Powder, known in TCM as Fo Shou (佛手), from Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis, made from the dried fruit of the fingered citron. This finely ground herbal powder preserves the natural character of the whole botanical. In TCM theory, Fo Shou is traditionally associated with regulating qi and harmonizing the middle burner. It can be blended into teas, decoctions, or culinary preparations as part of a traditional wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient Fo Shou powder made from dried fingered citron fruit
• Botanical source Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis, a classic TCM citrus herb
• Ground from whole dried fruit to retain natural aroma and character
• Traditionally associated with regulating qi and supporting digestive comfort in TCM
• Versatile powder for herbal teas, decoctions, and culinary blending

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically pale yellow to light brown with a fine, dry texture. It carries the characteristic fresh citrus aroma of fingered citron, and when stirred into warm water or tea it typically offers a mildly fragrant, slightly bitter citrus taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into warm water or herbal tea blends
• Add to decoctions prepared with other TCM herbs
• Blend into congee or soups for a light citrus note
• Incorporate into baking or culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Fo Shou is commonly used in decoctions and herbal teas, often paired with herbs such as Chen Pi (dried tangerine peel) or He Huan Pi. It has traditionally been valued in formulas intended to soothe the liver and regulate qi, and it is sometimes enjoyed as a seasonal citrus tea during times of emotional or digestive discomfort.

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