Dried Starfish Wu Zhi Hai Xing Whole Dried Sea Star for Herbal Wine Infusion 500g

Dried Starfish, known in TCM as Wu Zhi Hai Xing (五指海星), is a whole dried sea star supplied as a raw marine ingredient for traditional herbal wine preparation. In folk herbal practice, dried starfish has long been included in medicinal wine blends and is traditionally associated with supporting joint comfort and general vitality. Sold as a food-grade dried product, it should be used according to traditional guidance and stored dry.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried five-finger starfish supplied as a raw traditional ingredient
• Known in Chinese herbal practice as Wu Zhi Hai Xing (五指海星)
• Traditionally used as a base for herbal wine infusions
• New-crop stock, thoroughly dried for long storage
• Available in multiple specifications with bulk pricing for larger orders

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale beige to light brown with five distinct arms and a firm, fully dried texture. The aroma is mildly briny and marine, characteristic of dried sea star, with no added fragrance or seasoning.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steeped in grain liquor as a traditional herbal wine
• Combined with other dried herbs in folk wine blends
• Displayed or stored as a dried marine botanical
• Purchased in bulk for traditional preparation use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, dried starfish has traditionally been steeped in strong liquor, often alone or alongside other marine and root herbs, and the infused wine was taken in small amounts. It has also appeared in coastal folk traditions where dried sea star was valued for seasonal toning preparations. Preparation methods vary by region, and use has traditionally followed local herbal guidance.

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