Sea Buckthorn Fruit Sha Ji 沙棘 Dried Berries Herbal Tea and Powder Ingredient 500g Xinjiang

Sea Buckthorn Fruit, known in TCM as Sha Ji (沙棘), from Hippophae rhamnoides, offered as dried berries harvested in Xinjiang. In TCM theory this sour fruit is traditionally associated with the lung, stomach, and spleen channels and is valued in herbal practice for its traditional role in supporting digestion and respiratory wellness. These whole dried berries can be steeped as tea, simmered in decoctions, or blended into powders and juices. Store refrigerated and use as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried sea buckthorn berries sourced from Xinjiang
• Botanical source Hippophae rhamnoides known in TCM as Sha Ji 沙棘
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice for digestive and respiratory support
• Versatile form suitable for tea decoction powder or juice preparation
• 500g pack with 365-day shelf life when refrigerated

Quality & Sensory

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

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep dried berries in hot water as a tart herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs
• Blend into smoothies or homemade fruit juices
• Grind into powder for culinary or beverage use
• Add to congee or seasonal fruit dishes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice Sha Ji is traditionally associated with tonifying the spleen and stomach and moistening the lung. It has long been prepared as a sour fruit tea, simmered in herbal decoctions, or processed into powders and juices. Folk use often pairs it with honey or other mild herbs for daily seasonal drinks, especially in autumn and winter.

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