Dried Acorus Root Shi Chang Pu 250g Wild Harvested Acorus tatarinowii Rhizome Traditional Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Acorus Root, known in TCM as Shi Chang Pu (石菖蒲), from the rhizome of Acorus tatarinowii. These dried root slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with opening the orifices, transforming dampness, and awakening the spirit. In TCM theory it is pungent and warm, entering the heart and stomach channels. Traditionally prepared by drying and used in decoctions, it should be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Shi Chang Pu (石菖蒲) dried rhizome slices from Acorus tatarinowii
• Wild-harvested new-crop roots, sun-dried without sulfur fumigation
• Traditional TCM herb valued for opening the orifices and transforming dampness
• Pungent and warm in nature, traditionally entering the heart and stomach channels
• 250g pack suitable for decoctions, formulas, and daily herbal practice

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices are grayish-brown to yellowish-brown with a fibrous, slightly knobby texture and visible fine root scars. The aroma is characteristically aromatic and pungent, and decocted liquid typically carries a sharp, slightly acrid herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other herbs in classical formulas
• Used in folk herbal preparations under practitioner guidance
• Stored as a pantry staple for seasonal herbal use

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, 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. It is commonly decocted with other herbs and has also been used in folk practice for aromatic damp-resolving blends. Traditional pairings include herbs such as Yuan Zhi and Fu Shen in spirit-calming decoctions.

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