Dried Shi Chang Pu Acorus Root Bulk 500g Traditional Chinese Herb Shi Chang Pu

Dried Shi Chang Pu (石菖蒲), the dried rhizome of Acorus tatarinowii, is a classic Chinese herbal botanical supplied as whole dried slices. In TCM theory it is pungent and warm and is traditionally associated with the Heart and Stomach channels. This bulk pack suits herbal shops, decoction blending, and traditional preparation. Store in a cool, dry, ventilated place and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Shi Chang Pu (石菖蒲) dried rhizome from Acorus tatarinowii
• Sun-dried whole slices suitable for decoction and herbal blending
• Bulk 500g pack ideal for herbal shops and home apothecaries
• Traditionally valued in TCM for opening the orifices and calming the spirit
• Simple single-ingredient product with no additives

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried slices are light brown to grayish-brown with a fibrous, slightly knobby texture. The aroma is characteristically aromatic and pungent, and decocted Shi Chang Pu traditionally yields a warm, slightly acrid herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended into multi-herb formulas by practitioners
• Used in folk herbal preparations and seasonal wellness routines
• Ground into powder on request for traditional applications

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Shi Chang Pu is traditionally used to open the orifices, transform dampness, and calm the spirit, and it often appears in classical formulas alongside herbs such as Yuan Zhi and Fu Shen. It has also been a familiar ingredient in folk herbal decoctions and incense-like aromatic preparations. Preparation traditionally involves simmering the dried slices in water.

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