Hai Fu Shi Sea Foss Stone 500g Dried Mineral Herb for Decoction and Grinding

Hai Fu Shi (海浮石), also called Shui Hua Shi (水花石), is a porous marine mineral traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is associated with a salty flavor and cool nature, traditionally linked to the lung channel. Supplied as naturally sun-dried pieces, it can be decocted whole or ground into powder for use in traditional formulas. Store frozen to maintain quality.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Hai Fu Shi (海浮石) mineral herb, a traditional TCM ingredient
• Naturally sun-dried with no chemical processing
• Porous lightweight pieces that can be ground into fine powder
• Traditionally associated with the lung channel in TCM theory
• 500g pack suitable for decoction pieces or powder preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically light gray to pale yellowish-white with a spongy, porous texture and very low density. It has no distinct aroma and a bland, slightly salty taste when decocted. Pieces should feel hard yet brittle and crumble easily when ground.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Ground into powder for use in classical formulas
• Combined with other herbs in TCM prescriptions
• Stored frozen for long-term herbal supply

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Hai Fu Shi is traditionally used in decoctions, often wrapped in cloth or added during simmering, and is commonly paired with herbs such as Zhe Bei Mu and Gua Lou in classical lung-focused formulas. It has also been ground into powder for external or internal use in folk herbal traditions. Its cool, salty nature made it a seasonal ingredient in traditional summer preparations.

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