Hai Fu Shi Sea Fossils Dried Mineral Herb Traditional TCM Decoction Ingredient 500g

Hai Fu Shi (海浮石), also called Pumice Stone, is a porous marine mineral traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered salty in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the lung channel. Supplied as dried raw mineral pieces for decoction or external herbal preparations, it is a classic ingredient in traditional formulas. This product is a food-grade agricultural commodity and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Hai Fu Shi (海浮石) mineral herb supplied in dried raw form
• Porous lightweight pieces typical of natural pumice-type marine mineral
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and classical herbal formulas
• Salty flavor and cold nature according to traditional Chinese medicine theory
• 500g pack suitable for herbal shops, practitioners, and bulk buyers

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-white to light gray in color with a rough, porous, sponge-like texture. The pieces are very lightweight and hard. As a mineral substance it has little to no aroma and no taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction preparation
• Ingredient in classical TCM formulas
• Bulk supply for herbal shops and apothecaries
• External herbal wash or compress preparations in folk practice

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Hai Fu Shi has long been used in decoctions, often crushed or wrapped before simmering, and traditionally paired with herbs such as Fritillaria and Trichosanthes seeds in classical formulas. It was traditionally associated with clearing the lung and resolving phlegm in TCM theory. Folk practice also used it in external washes. Use should follow guidance from a qualified practitioner.

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