Acorus Root (Shi Chang Pu) – Tea, Extract & Decoction Herb
Unlock Mental Clarity & Calm with Shi Chang Pu
Awaken Your Mind Naturally with Shi Chang Pu (Acorus Root)
For centuries, Shi Chang Pu has been treasured in Traditional Chinese Medicine for its unique ability to clear mental fog, enhance clarity, and calm the spirit. Often used to support memory, emotional balance, and nervous system health, this aromatic root is a go-to herb for those seeking a holistic path to mental wellness.
Whether you're brewing a tea, preparing an extract, or adding it to a decoction blend, our premium-grade Acorus root is wildcrafted, lab-tested, and carefully dried to retain its therapeutic potency.
Shi Chang Pu (Acorus Root)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Health Benefits | - Enhances mental clarity and cognitive function - Calms the spirit and reduces anxiety - Clears phlegm and opens the orifices - Supports memory and concentration - Aids digestion and relieves bloating |
| Why It Works | Scientific View: Contains volatile oils (like asarone) and flavonoids known to affect the central nervous system, offering sedative and neuroprotective effects. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Resolves phlegm misting the mind, opens sensory orifices, calms Shen (spirit), and harmonizes the Middle Jiao. |
| Chinese Theory | - TCM Name: 石菖蒲 (Shi Chang Pu) - Category: Aromatic Herbs that Open the Orifices - Properties: Acrid, Bitter, Warm - Meridians Entered: Heart, Stomach - Functions: Transforms dampness, awakens the Spleen, calms the mind (Shen), and opens the sensory orifices obstructed by turbid phlegm. Often used for foggy-headedness, seizures, or emotional restlessness. |
Common Name: Acorus Root
Botanical Name: Acorus tatarinowii rhizome
Channels/Meridians: Heart, Stomach
Other Names: Sweetflag Rhizome
Pin Yin Name: Shi Chang Pu, unsulfured
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Package Size: One Pound (1lb)
Form: Cut
Dosage: Follow doctor's instructions on how to use this herb.
Origin: China
Brand: Plum Flower
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Properties
- Acrid
- slightly warm
- aromatic
- heart
- stomach
- harmonizes the middle
- quiets the spirit
Shi Chang Pu comes in one pound units. It can be used to make a brew or a decoction.
What Should Be Considered?
What Consumers Want to Know—But Often Can’t Find
| Common Consumer Questions | Helpful Information We Provide |
|---|---|
| Is it safe for daily use? | In small, traditional doses, Shi Chang Pu is generally safe. However, long-term use or large amounts may not be recommended without practitioner guidance due to its strong volatile oils like β-asarone. |
| What does it taste like? | It has a slightly bitter, warming, and aromatic taste—often described as earthy and mildly spicy, making it suitable for tea blending. |
| Does it actually work for brain fog or anxiety? | Traditional use supports this, and early research on its calming and neuroprotective compounds backs up its effect on the nervous system. It's not a fast-acting herb, but works subtly over time. |
| How does it compare to Western herbs like ginkgo or valerian? | Shi Chang Pu clears "phlegm misting the mind" in TCM, whereas ginkgo increases blood flow to the brain and valerian acts more directly as a sedative. Shi Chang Pu is used more for cognitive and Shen-related imbalances. |
| Any interactions or side effects? | Avoid use during pregnancy or if taking strong sedatives. It may cause mild nausea in sensitive individuals if overused. Always consult a qualified practitioner. |
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Main Characteristics (Attributes) of Herbs
- Harvested at the proper level of maturity and correct time of the season to maximize potency.
- Free from Chlorine
- Manufactured without the use of sulphur
- Preservative Free
- Made at GMP internationally certified facilities (Good Manufacturing Practices) Quality control tests are done at the manufacturing site and at third party labs to confirm results
- Aluminum Phosphate free
- Packaged in an airtight sealed bag
- Pin Yin Names and Botanical Names are listed on the bag
- Certificate of Analysis are available upon request
- Conforms to Standards of Chinese Pharmacopeia
- No dyes, colors, or bleaching of the herbs
- We are a authorized direct distributor of Plum Flower Herbs.
- 500 gram bag size which equal anywhere from 4 to 6 cups of herbs
About Plum Flower Quality Herb Cut Bulk Herbs
Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.
Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs ( Teas ) emphasize harmony, and balance.
References:
https://www.americandragon.com/Individualherbsupdate/ShiChangPu.html
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5037583/
https://tcmwiki.com/wiki/shi-chang-pu
