Shi Chang Pu (Acorus tatarinowii) — Dried Aromatic Rhizome Slices, 500g

Shi Chang Pu (Acorus tatarinowii), also known as Acorus Rhizome or Sweet Flag, is the dried rhizome of a highly revered aromatic herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shí Chāng Pú (石菖蒲). For centuries, Shi Chang Pu has been prized as an aromatic, orifice-opening, and spirit-calming herb, traditionally used to transform dampness, dispel phlegm, and support clear sensory function. Its nature is warm, aromatic, and dispersing, making it a valued herb for awakening the Spleen, opening the Heart orifices, and harmonizing the mind.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional aromatic orifice-opening herb
• Dried Shi Chang Pu rhizome slices
• Acorus tatarinowii
• New-crop, freshly sliced quality
• 500g bulk pack for decoctions and teas

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale brownish color, firm fibrous texture, and intense, sweet-spicy aromatic aroma. When decocted, the slices release a warm, camphor-like fragrance with a slightly bitter and pungent taste, lending a distinctly aromatic character to teas and broths.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoctions and teas
• Aromatic soup and broth
• Traditional herbal formulas
• Seasonal damp-clearing blends
• Daily wellness tea

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shi Chang Pu is decocted into aromatic teas, soups, and traditional formulas to open the orifices, calm the spirit, and support mental clarity. It is a common ingredient in damp-clearing and phlegm-resolving blends, often paired with ingredients like Hou Po, Chen Pi, and Fu Ling. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other aromatic herbs for a warm, invigorating infusion.

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