Dried Shi Chang Pu Grassleaf Sweetflag Rhizome 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoction and Tea

Dried Grassleaf Sweetflag Rhizome, known in TCM as Shi Chang Pu (石菖蒲), from Acorus tatarinowii. This listing offers 500g of sun-dried rhizome pieces, a classic aromatic opening herb traditionally associated with transforming dampness and awakening the mind. In TCM theory it is pungent and warm and enters the heart and stomach channels. Store in a cool dry place and use under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Shi Chang Pu (石菖蒲) dried rhizome sourced from the Bozhou herbal market
• Botanical source Acorus tatarinowii with rhizome as the used plant part
• Aromatic herb traditionally valued in TCM for opening the orifices and transforming dampness
• Sun-dried whole pieces suitable for decoction blending and herbal tea preparation
• Convenient 500g pack sold as a food-grade agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

The dried rhizome pieces typically show a yellowish-brown to grayish-brown exterior with a pale starchy interior and fine transverse rings. They carry a distinctive sharp aromatic scent and a pungent, slightly acrid taste when chewed or decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following a practitioner's formula
• Add to blended herbal teas for its warm aromatic character
• Combine with other damp-transforming herbs in traditional soup preparations
• Use in seasonal herbal formulas prepared at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Shi Chang Pu is traditionally used to open the orifices, transform dampness, and calm the spirit, and it appears in classical formulas such as Kai Xin San alongside other aromatic herbs. It is commonly decocted with polygala, poria, or ginseng in traditional preparations and is also used in folk practice for aromatic foot soaks and seasonal wellness blends.

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