Dried Acorus Root Shi Chang Pu 250g Traditional Herbal Tea Slices

Dried Acorus Root, known in TCM as Shi Chang Pu (石菖蒲), from Acorus tatarinowii, offered as dried rhizome slices for tea and decoction. In TCM theory it is pungent and warm and is traditionally associated with opening the orifices, transforming dampness, and awakening the spirit. Traditionally prepared as a simple infusion or combined with other herbs. Not suitable during pregnancy.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Shi Chang Pu (石菖蒲) dried rhizome slices from Acorus tatarinowii
• New-crop roots processed by traditional sun-drying
• Traditionally used in TCM to transform dampness and open the orifices
• Convenient 250g pack suited for tea, decoction, and herbal blends
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a grayish-brown to yellowish-brown surface with a firm, fibrous texture and faint ring markings. The aroma is characteristically aromatic and slightly pungent, and a brewed infusion typically carries a warm, spicy-bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a traditional herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs
• Add to herbal soup blends during seasonal cooking
• Use in daily wellness routines alongside other dried botanicals

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Shi Chang Pu is commonly decocted alone or with herbs such as Poria and Polygala in classical formulas. It has also been traditionally included in incense-like herbal blends and seasonal tonics. Folk use favors small daily infusions, and the dried slices are often stored in a cool, dry place to preserve their aromatic quality.

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