Sea Buckthorn Dried Fruit Sha Ji 100g Selected Large Berries Xinjiang Source Herbal Tea Ingredient

Sea Buckthorn Dried Fruit, known in TCM as Sha Ji (沙棘), from Hippophae rhamnoides, is the sun-dried whole berry of a hardy shrub valued in traditional Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, lung, and heart channels and has a sour, mildly warm nature. These selected large berries are simply air-dried to retain their natural character and are suitable for tea, infusions, and culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Selected large-size sea buckthorn berries, carefully sorted for uniform quality
• Botanical source Hippophae rhamnoides, known in TCM as Sha Ji (沙棘)
• Grown in Xinjiang and simply air-dried with no further processing
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for daily wellness use
• Versatile dried fruit for herbal tea, infusions, and culinary recipes

Quality & Sensory

The dried berries typically show a golden-orange to amber color with a slightly wrinkled, glossy surface. They have a characteristic tangy, fruity aroma, and when steeped or cooked they release a pleasantly sour, mildly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a tangy herbal fruit tea
• Simmer into decoctions or wellness drinks
• Add to congee, porridge, or desserts
• Use in jams, syrups, and culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, Sha Ji has long been used in decoctions and daily infusions, often paired with other tonic herbs or enjoyed alone as a sour fruit tea. It is traditionally associated with supporting digestion and respiratory wellness in TCM theory, and the dried berries are also a popular seasonal ingredient in northern Chinese folk recipes and beverages.

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