Zi Nao Sha (Sal Ammoniac) — Mineral Salt for Traditional Herbal Use, 500g

Zi Nao Sha (紫硇砂), also written as Sal Ammoniac or Halite-Ammoniac mineral salt, is a traditional mineral substance used in Chinese herbal practice and known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Náo Shā (硇砂). Historically grouped among mineral-based herbal materials, it has been prized for its warming, dispersing, and transforming properties. Its nature is described as salty, warm, and active, making it a potent mineral herb traditionally used in small amounts within herbal formulas.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional mineral herb used in TCM formulas
• Also known as Sal Ammoniac or Halite-Ammoniac
• 500g value pack for herbal preparation
• Sourced from Guangdong, China
• 18-month shelf life at room temperature

Quality & Sensory

Each batch presents as crystalline mineral salt with a pale to slightly reddish tint, firm granular texture, and a faint saline-mineral aroma. When dissolved or decocted in small amounts, it yields a sharp, salty mineral taste that is typically balanced within a larger herbal formula rather than used alone.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal formula preparation
• Mineral herb ingredient in decoctions
• External herbal compress blends
• Herbal practitioner use under guidance

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Zi Nao Sha is traditionally included in small amounts within decoctions and mineral-based formulas, where it is paired with other herbs to support warming and dispersing actions. It has also appeared in traditional external preparations and poultice blends. Because of its potent mineral nature, it is used sparingly and typically under the guidance of a qualified herbal practitioner.

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