Fo Shou Slices (Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis) — Dried Finger Citron Food Herb for Tea & Soup

Fo Shou Slices (Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis) are the dried fruit slices of a beloved traditional 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, 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 slices
• Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
• Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
• Naturally sun-dried, clean quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and sun-dried to preserve its pale golden-yellow color, delicate texture, and bright citrus aroma. When brewed, the slices release a fresh, uplifting fragrance with a mild, slightly sweet and tangy taste, adding a light citrus note to teas and broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Fo Shou is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily wellness and smooth the flow of qi. It is a common ingredient in spring and summer 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 light, aromatic infusion that lifts the spirit and refreshes the senses.

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