Shen Jin Cao (Lycopodium clavatum) — Dried Food Herb for Tendon-Soothing Soups & Teas
Price range: $4.77 through $4.93
Description
Shen Jin Cao (Lycopodium clavatum), also known as Shu Jin Cao or Shen Jin Teng, is the dried whole herb of a traditional botanical prized in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shēn Jīn Cǎo (伸筋草). For centuries it has been valued as a tendon-relaxing, channel-freeing herb used to ease stiffness, support smooth movement, and dispel dampness from the sinews. Its nature is warm, bitter, and slightly pungent, making it a gently activating herb traditionally associated with soothing the Liver and loosening tightness in the limbs.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional tendon-soothing food herb
- Dried whole herb, new-crop quality
- Lycopodium clavatum
- Suitable for decoction, soup, and tea
- Sourced from Hubei, China
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its green-brown color, fine wiry texture, and mild grassy aroma. When decocted, the herb yields a light, subtly bitter infusion with an earthy, slightly pungent finish, releasing its character gently into broths and teas without overpowering other ingredients.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Whole Herb |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Shen Jin Cao |
| Botanical Name | Lycopodium clavatum |
| Form | Dried Whole Herb |
| Origin | Hubei, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |
Usage Scenarios
- Chinese-style herbal decoction
- Tendon-soothing soup and broth
- Herbal tea blends
- Seasonal slow-cooking
- Soup-pack ingredient
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Shen Jin Cao is decocted into soups and tendon-soothing formulas to support relaxed movement and ease stiffness in the limbs. It is a common ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like du huo, niu xi, and ji xue teng. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other channel-freeing herbs for a light, mildly bitter infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Shen Jin Cao?
A: Shen Jin Cao is the common Chinese name for the dried whole herb of Lycopodium clavatum, also called Shu Jin Cao or Shen Jin Teng. It is a traditional food herb used in decoctions and soups.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Shen Jin Cao?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Shen Jin Cao is associated with relaxing tendons, freeing channels, and dispelling dampness. It is often used in soups and decoctions for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Shen Jin Cao?
A: Rinse the herb and simmer it with soup ingredients, or brew it in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Stretching grass 0 5kg piece, Shujincao 0 5kg piece |
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