Xiang Yuan Dried Citron Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Tea and Decoction Guangxi Origin

Dried Citron, known in TCM as Xiang Yuan (香橼), from Citrus medica, offered as selected whole dried fruit slices. In TCM theory it is aromatic, slightly warm, and associated with the liver, spleen, and lung channels, traditionally used to regulate qi and harmonize the middle. A versatile raw botanical for teas, decoctions, and culinary herbal preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Selected-grade dried Citron fruit slices from Guangxi
• Botanical source Citrus medica, known in TCM as Xiang Yuan
• Traditionally used in TCM to regulate qi and support digestive comfort
• Whole natural form with no further processing
• Suitable for herbal teas, decoctions, and culinary recipes

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to golden slices with a firm, dry texture and a fragrant citrus aroma. When simmered or steeped, it typically yields a light, refreshing citrus taste with mild aromatic bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices in water for a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep with other herbs for a fragrant daily tea
• Add to soups or congee for traditional culinary use
• Combine with chenpi or other qi-regulating herbs in formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Xiang Yuan is traditionally used to move qi, ease chest and abdominal fullness, and transform phlegm, often paired with Chen Pi or Fo Shou. Slices are commonly simmered in decoctions, steeped as an aromatic tea, or added to seasonal food preparations. Store sealed in a cool, dry place.

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