✔ Premium Quality: Carefully harvested from natural forests.
✔ Unique Aroma: Smoky, earthy, and woody with subtle floral undertones.
✔ 100% Natural: No additives, artificial flavors, or chemicals.
✔ Traditional Spice: Used in authentic masala blends and slow-cooked dishes.
✔ Medicinal Value: Supports digestion, immunity, and respiratory health.
✔ Hygienically Packed: Sealed for freshness and long shelf life.
Among the many rare spices of India, Stone Flower, also known as Dagad Phool in Hindi, Kalpasi in Tamil, and Patthar Phool in various regions, is one of the most unique and aromatic seasonings. Unlike conventional spices that are seeds, bark, or roots, Stone Flower is actually a lichen—a natural combination of fungi and algae—that grows on rocks, tree bark, and stones in the Western Ghats, Himalayas, and hilly forests of South India.
At Earthly Essence India, we bring you Premium Quality Stone Flower, carefully handpicked from the spice-rich hills of Kerala’s Idukki district, dried naturally, and hygienically packed to retain its authentic earthy aroma and medicinal potency. Known for its smoky, woody, and slightly floral notes, Stone Flower is a secret ingredient that elevates traditional curries, biryanis, and masalas with depth and complexity.
Stone Flower (Parmotrema perlatum and other species) has been a part of Indian cooking for centuries, especially in South Indian, Maharashtrian, and Hyderabadi cuisines.
It is called Kalpasi in Tamil Nadu and is a key component of Chettinad cuisine, giving curries their signature earthy aroma.
In Mughlai and Hyderabadi cooking, it forms part of garam masala blends, adding richness to biryanis and kormas.
In Ayurveda and Siddha medicine, Stone Flower is treasured for its digestive, anti-inflammatory, and healing properties.
✔ Premium Quality: Carefully harvested from natural forests.
✔ Unique Aroma: Smoky, earthy, and woody with subtle floral undertones.
✔ 100% Natural: No additives, artificial flavors, or chemicals.
✔ Traditional Spice: Used in authentic masala blends and slow-cooked dishes.
✔ Medicinal Value: Supports digestion, immunity, and respiratory health.
✔ Hygienically Packed: Sealed for freshness and long shelf life.
Stone Flower may look unusual, but when added to food, it imparts a deep, smoky-earthy flavor that is unlike any other spice.
Indian Masalas: A key ingredient in Garam Masala, Goda Masala, and Chettinad Masala.
Biryani & Pulao: Enhances the smoky richness of rice dishes.
Curries & Gravies: Commonly used in mutton curry, chicken curry, and vegetable kormas.
South Indian Cuisine: Adds authenticity to Chettinad curries, sambars, and rasams.
Pickles & Spice Mixes: Enhances depth in homemade masala powders and achar.
Fusion Cuisine: Used by chefs in gourmet sauces, soups, and grilled dishes for its rare aroma.
👉 Pro Tip: Stone Flower should be tempered in hot oil or ghee to release its flavor before adding to curries or rice dishes.
Stone Flower is not just a flavoring agent—it is also valued in Ayurveda and Siddha medicine for its numerous therapeutic properties.
Aids Digestion: Helps stimulate digestive fire and prevents bloating.
Anti-inflammatory: Provides natural relief for joint pain and swelling.
Respiratory Wellness: Traditionally used for cough, asthma, and chest congestion.
Antimicrobial Properties: Helps fight infections and improves immunity.
Kidney Health: Used in folk medicine to support urinary health.
Wound Healing: Stone Flower paste is applied in traditional remedies for cuts and bruises.
Detoxifying Effect: Helps cleanse the body of toxins.
Cooling Nature: Balances excess heat in the body.
🌿 In Ayurveda, Stone Flower is considered a tridoshic spice, meaning it helps balance Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, making it a universal wellness ingredient.
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