Hai Long Dried Pipefish (Syngnathus) — Traditional TCM Food Herb, Sun-Dried, 500g

Hai Long Dried Pipefish (Syngnathus spp.) is the sun-dried whole body of a traditional marine food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Hǎi Lóng (海龙), also called Sea Dragon. For centuries, Hai Long has been prized as a warming, kidney-tonifying, and yang-supporting herb, traditionally used to strengthen the lower back and knees, support healthy circulation, and restore vitality. Its nature is sweet, warm, and gently tonifying, making it a valued ingredient in long-simmered soups and tonic decoctions.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional kidney-tonifying and yang-supporting food herb
• Sun-dried whole pipefish, clean and well preserved
• Syngnathus spp. — authentic Hai Long identity
• Suitable for tonic soups, decoctions, and herbal formulas
• Available in 500g bulk with custom grinding on request

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its pale tan to light brown color, firm segmented texture, and mild oceanic aroma. When simmered, the body softens and releases a gentle, subtly savory broth flavor that blends well with jujube, goji berry, and other tonic ingredients without overpowering the soup.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese tonic soup and broth
• Herbal decoction blends
• Medicinal food stew packs
• Seasonal winter nourishment
• Custom grinding into powder on request

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Hai Long is decocted into tonic soups and longevity formulas to support kidney function, warm the lower body, and promote healthy qi and blood circulation. It is a common ingredient in winter stews, where it pairs with ingredients like goji berry, jujube, angelica root, and astragalus. As a daily tonic, it is simmered alone or blended with other warming herbs for a nourishing, mildly savory broth.

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