Persimmon Frost Powder Shi Shuang Fine Herbal Powder 500g Traditional Chinese Ingredient

Persimmon Frost Powder, known in TCM as Shi Shuang (柿霜), is the natural whitish frost collected from the surface of dried persimmon fruit (Diospyros kaki). This fine powder form is traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice and is typically described as sweet and cool in nature. It is commonly used in traditional formulas, herbal blends, and culinary applications. As a food-grade agricultural product, it should be stored at room temperature in a dry place and used as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Shi Shuang (柿霜) frost powder sourced from dried persimmon fruit
• Botanical source Diospyros kaki, the common persimmon tree
• Ultra-fine powder form suitable for blending and culinary use
• Traditionally associated with soothing and moistening properties in TCM
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product with 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically a fine white to pale cream powder with a smooth, light texture. The aroma is mild and faintly sweet, and the taste is traditionally described as gently sweet with a cool, refreshing finish when dissolved or mixed.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into warm water or herbal teas as a traditional sweetener
• Blend into herbal powders or decoction preparations
• Add to congee or dessert soups for traditional flavor
• Use in culinary recipes requiring traditional persimmon frost

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Shi Shuang is traditionally associated with moistening the lungs and soothing the throat, and it has long been used in folk practice for throat comfort and oral care. It is traditionally prepared dissolved in warm water, blended into powders, or combined with other herbs in classical formulas. It is also used seasonally in autumn and winter recipes and dessert soups.

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