Xiang Fu Zi (Cyperus rotundus) — Dried Nutgrass Rhizome, 500g Food Herb

Xiang Fu Zi (Cyperus rotundus), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Xiāng Fù Zǐ (香附子) and commonly called Nutgrass Rhizome or Cyperus Rhizome, is the dried rhizome of a highly regarded traditional herb. For centuries, Xiang Fu Zi has been prized as a qi-regulating, Liver-soothing, and emotion-calming herb, traditionally used to ease stagnation, support smooth flow of qi, and harmonize the middle burner. Its nature is pungent, slightly bitter, and neutral, making it a balanced yet effective herb for moving qi, relieving constraint, and supporting digestive and emotional comfort.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-regulating food herb
• Dried Cyperus rotundus rhizome
• Sourced from Zhejiang, China
• Sun-dried, no additives
• 500g bulk pack for daily decoction

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its light brown to dark brown color, firm texture, and distinctive earthy, slightly aromatic fragrance. When decocted, the rhizome yields a warm, gently bitter infusion with a subtle pungent note, releasing its characteristic qi-moving aroma into the brew.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Herbal tea blends for qi support
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Seasonal wellness formulas
• Daily herbal nourishment

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Xiang Fu Zi is decocted into soups, teas, and traditional formulas to support smooth qi flow and emotional balance. It is a common ingredient in women's wellness decoctions, where it pairs with ingredients like angelica, peony, and chai hu. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with rose bud and tangerine peel for a warm, aromatic infusion that supports digestive and emotional comfort.

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