Dried Sea Buckthorn Berries Sha Ji 果 500g Food Grade Herbal Fruit for Tea and Infusions

Dried Sea Buckthorn Berries, known in TCM as Sha Ji (沙棘), from Hippophae rhamnoides, offered as whole dried fruit for food and herbal use. In TCM theory, sea buckthorn is traditionally associated with the lung, stomach, and spleen channels and is valued in traditional herbal practice. This nitrogen-flushed pack of large-fruit berries suits teas, infusions, and culinary preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried sea buckthorn berries from Inner Mongolia, a recognized food-and-medicine botanical
• Botanical source Hippophae rhamnoides, known in TCM as Sha Ji (沙棘)
• Large-fruit grade berries selected for consistent size and color
• Nitrogen-flushed packaging with a 12-month shelf life for freshness
• Versatile for herbal teas, infusions, and culinary recipes

Quality & Sensory

The dried berries typically show a deep orange to golden color with a slightly wrinkled, firm texture. They carry a mild tart aroma, and when steeped or cooked they typically yield a pleasantly sour, fruity taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a standalone herbal fruit tea
• Blend with other botanicals in infusions
• Simmer into syrups, jams, or compotes
• Add to congee or dessert soups
• Use in seasonal culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Sha Ji is traditionally used to support the spleen and stomach and to moisten the lungs, and it appears in traditional formulas and daily wellness teas. Folk practice commonly steeps the berries alone or blends them with goji berries, hawthorn, or chrysanthemum for a tart seasonal drink. The fruit is also cooked into syrups and preserves in northern Chinese households.

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