Dried Sea Buckthorn Fruit Sha Ji 沙棘 Xinjiang Whole Berries Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient 500g

Dried Sea Buckthorn Fruit, known in TCM as Sha Ji (沙棘), from Hippophae rhamnoides, offered as whole sun-dried berries from Xinjiang. In TCM theory this sour, slightly warm fruit is traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, lung, and heart channels. Traditionally valued in herbal practice and also enjoyed as a tart fruit tea or culinary ingredient. Store cool and dry; this product is a food item and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried sea buckthorn berries sourced from Xinjiang
• Botanical source Hippophae rhamnoides fruit known as Sha Ji in TCM
• Sun-dried whole fruit form suitable for tea and culinary use
• Traditionally associated with spleen stomach lung and heart channels
• Sold as edible agricultural produce in 500g bulk packaging

Quality & Sensory

The dried berries typically show a golden-orange to amber color with a wrinkled, slightly oily surface. They carry a characteristic tart, mildly astringent aroma, and when steeped or simmered they typically yield a bright tangy infusion with a sour, fruity finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a tart fruit herbal tea
• Simmer into decoctions with other herbs
• Add to congee or porridge for a fruity note
• Use in jams compotes and culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice Sha Ji is traditionally used to support the spleen and stomach and to moisten the lung, and it is a familiar ingredient in folk herbal decoctions and daily fruit teas. It is commonly simmered alone or combined with other herbs, and also appears in seasonal drinks and congee. Preparation typically involves rinsing and steeping or decocting the dried berries.

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