Shi Hua (Sea Stone Flower) — Dried Marine Herbal Ingredient for Soups & Teas

Shi Hua (石花), also known as Ru Hua (乳花) and commonly called Sea Stone Flower, is a traditional dried marine botanical used in Chinese herbal wellness practice. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Shi Hua has been valued as a cooling, fluid-nourishing ingredient traditionally used to clear heat, soften hardness, and support throat comfort. Its nature is sweet, salty, and slightly cold, making it a gentle yet effective herb for moistening dryness and soothing internal heat.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional marine herb used in TCM wellness
• Also known as Ru Hua (乳花) and Sea Stone Flower
• Dried, new-crop quality
• Suitable for soups, teas, and congee
• 500g bulk pack for daily use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale, translucent appearance and delicate marine texture. When simmered, Shi Hua softens and releases a mild, slightly salty-sweet flavor with a smooth, silky mouthfeel, adding gentle body to broths and infusions without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal cooling drinks
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shi Hua is decocted into soups, congee, and cooling teas to support daily nourishment during warm seasons. It is a common ingredient in coastal Chinese soup traditions, where it pairs with ingredients like lotus seed, lily bulb, and rock sugar. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and honeysuckle for a light, mildly sweet infusion.

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