Hai Fu Shi (Pumice / Costazia aculeata) — Dried Mineral Herb for Decoction & Tea
Price range: $4.29 through $26.00
Description
Hai Fu Shi (海浮石), also known as Sea Pumice or Costazia aculeata, is a traditional mineral-based herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Formed from the calcareous skeleton of marine organisms, it has been prized for centuries as a phlegm-transforming, mass-softening, and stone-dissolving herb. Its nature is salty and cold, making it a cooling, dispersing agent traditionally used to clear heat, transform phlegm, and soften hardness.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional mineral herb for phlegm and heat
- Whole Hai Fu Shi flower form, 500g pack
- Salty and cold nature, enters Lung and Kidney channels
- Used in decoctions and herbal tea blends
- Clean, whole-piece quality
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully selected to preserve its porous, lightweight structure and pale grey-white color. The pieces are firm yet friable, with a subtle mineral aroma. When decocted, Hai Fu Shi yields a mild, slightly salty infusion that blends smoothly with other herbs without overpowering the formula.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Mineral Herb |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Hai Fu Shi |
| Botanical/Mineral Name | Costazia aculeata / Sea Pumice |
| Form | Whole Pieces |
| Net Weight | 500 g |
| Storage | Room Temperature |
Usage Scenarios
- Herbal decoction blends
- Traditional tea formulas
- Seasonal wellness soups
- Herbal pairing with other mineral herbs
- Daily TCM food therapy
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Hai Fu Shi is decocted into soups and teas to support respiratory comfort and clear heat. It is often paired with herbs like Zhe Bei Mu, Gua Lou, and Mu Li in traditional formulas. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a light, mineral-rich infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Hai Fu Shi?
A: Hai Fu Shi is the Chinese name for Sea Pumice, a mineral herb formed from the calcareous skeleton of marine organisms. It is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for its phlegm-transforming and heat-clearing properties.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Hai Fu Shi?
A: In TCM theory, Hai Fu Shi is salty and cold, entering the Lung and Kidney channels. It is traditionally used to transform phlegm, clear heat, soften hardness, and support respiratory comfort.
Q: How do I use Hai Fu Shi?
A: Hai Fu Shi is typically decocted with other herbs in a traditional formula. Rinse the pieces and simmer them in water according to your recipe. Adjust the quantity to your formula and preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Sea pumice 500g, Sea pumice powder 500g, Sea pumice flower block 500g, Whole sea pumice flower 500g |
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