Zhong Ru Shi (Stalactite) — Dried Mineral Herb for TCM Decoction & Herbal Formulas

Zhong Ru Shi (钟乳石), also known as Stalactite or Shi Zhong Ru, is a mineral-based substance used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Zhōng Rǔ Shí (钟乳石). For centuries, it has been prized as a warming, yang-supporting mineral herb traditionally used to strengthen the Lung and Kidney, calm wheezing, and support bone and joint wellness. Its nature is sweet and warm, with a mineral character that makes it a distinctive ingredient in classic decoctions and tonic formulas.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional mineral herb used in TCM decoctions
• Known as Zhong Ru Shi (Stalactite)
• Sourced from Anhui, China
• 500g bulk pack for herbal formulas
• New-crop, carefully stored mineral material

Quality & Sensory

Each batch of Zhong Ru Shi is selected for its pale, ivory-white to slightly grey mineral appearance, with a dense, stone-like texture and a clean, neutral mineral aroma. When decocted, it releases a subtle mineral taste that blends quietly into herbal formulas, contributing body without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• TCM formula ingredient
• Herbal soup and tonic preparations
• Bulk herbal dispensing
• Traditional wellness formulas

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Zhong Ru Shi is decocted into soups and tonic formulas, often paired with herbs that support the Lung and Kidney. It is traditionally used in warming decoctions for seasonal respiratory comfort and in mineral-based formulas for bone and joint support. As a mineral herb, it is typically simmered longer to release its character into the decoction.

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