Hai Fu Shi (Pumice / Costazia aculeata) — Dried Mineral Herb for Decoction & Tea

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

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.

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