Seaweed (Sargassum) — Dried Hai Zao Herb & Powder, Food-Herb for Soup & Tea
Price range: $5.50 through $6.64
Description
Seaweed (Sargassum pallidum / Sargassum fusiforme) is the dried thallus of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Hǎi Zǎo (海藻), also called Luò Shǒu (落首), Wū Cài (乌菜), and Hǎi Dài Huā (海带花). For centuries, Hai Zao has been prized as a softening, dispersing, and phlegm-resolving marine herb, traditionally used to ease nodular swellings, support fluid metabolism, and clear heat. Its nature is bitter, salty, and slightly cold, making it a cooling yet gently transformative herb for soothing the Liver and harmonizing the body's water pathways.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional softening and dispersing food herb
- Dried Hai Zao thallus and fine powder
- Sargassum pallidum / Sargassum fusiforme
- Suitable for soup, tea, and congee
- 500 g value pack, bulk-friendly
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its deep olive-brown to dark green color, leathery texture, and clean marine aroma. When decocted, the thallus softens and releases a mild, subtly salty flavor with a smooth oceanic finish, adding depth to broths without overpowering other ingredients. The powder form blends easily into warm liquids and soups.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb and Powder |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Hai Zao |
| Botanical Name | Sargassum pallidum / Sargassum fusiforme |
| Form | Dried Thallus and Powder |
| Net Weight | 500 g |
| Storage | Room Temperature |
Usage Scenarios
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Herbal tea blends
- Congee and grain porridge
- Seasonal slow-cooking
- Soup-pack ingredient
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Hai Zao is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily wellness during damp or hot seasons. It is a common ingredient in coastal soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like kelp, goji berry, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and honeysuckle for a light, mildly salty infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Hai Zao?
A: Hai Zao is the common Chinese name for dried thallus of Sargassum pallidum or Sargassum fusiforme, also called Luò Shǒu, Wū Cài, and Hǎi Dài Huā. It is a traditional food herb used in soup and tea.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Hai Zao?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Hai Zao is associated with softening hardness, dispersing nodules, resolving phlegm, and supporting fluid metabolism. It is often used in soups and teas for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Hai Zao?
A: Rinse the thallus and simmer it with soup ingredients, or brew it in hot water as part of a tea blend. The powder form can be stirred into warm liquids or soups. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Uniform, Optional, Seaweed powder |
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