Coral Seaweed 600g | Shan Hu Cao 珊瑚草

Coral seaweed (珊瑚草), 600g dried. Also called sea bird's nest, this branching red-brown seaweed swells dramatically in water into crisp, jelly-like strands — a texture ingredient more than a flavour one.

• 600g of dried coral seaweed
• Expands many times over once soaked
• Crisp, jelly-like texture when rehydrated
• Used in cold salads, desserts and soups
• Long shelf life when kept sealed and dry

Traditional use of Coral Seaweed

Seaweeds occupy a distinct place in Chinese dietary therapy, described as softening hardness and dispersing accumulation. Coral seaweed is treated primarily as a food ingredient rather than a medicinal herb.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Shan Hu Cao · Chinese 珊瑚草 · also written 海燕窩 · botanical name Gracilaria species · English: coral seaweed, sea bird's nest, red algae · Cantonese: saan wu cho

Chinese herbs are sold under many names. If you were given a different name or a prescription slip you cannot match, send it to us and we will identify it for you.

Traditional use information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Keep out of reach of children.