Hai Fu Shi Sea Fossils Dried Mineral Herb Traditional TCM Decoction Ingredient 1 Jin

Hai Fu Shi (海浮石), also called Pumex, is a porous marine mineral traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice, sourced from Anhui and supplied as sun-dried raw pieces. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing the lungs and softening hardness, and it is typically decocted rather than eaten directly. This listing is for one jin (500 g) of dried Hai Fu Shi for herbal decoction use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Hai Fu Shi (海浮石) marine mineral herb from Anhui, China
• Sun-dried raw pieces suitable for traditional decoction preparation
• Traditionally used in TCM formulas involving the lungs and phlegm
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product with 12-month shelf life
• Bulk-friendly 1 jin (500 g) pack for home herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically light gray to pale yellowish-white with a porous, sponge-like texture and very low density. The pieces are dry and brittle with no strong aroma, and when decocted they impart a mild, mineral-like taste to the liquid.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Used in seasonal wellness soup preparations under practitioner guidance
• Stored as a pantry staple for home herbal practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Hai Fu Shi is traditionally associated with clearing lung heat, transforming phlegm, and softening hardness, and it has historically appeared in formulas for cough with sticky phlegm and for nodules. It is almost always decocted, often wrapped in cloth, and commonly paired with herbs like Zhe Bei Mu or Gua Lou in classical preparations. Use should follow guidance from a qualified practitioner.

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