Dried Lycopodium Herb Shen Jin Cao Whole Herb Traditional TCM Botanical Wholesale

Dried Clubmoss Herb, known in TCM as Shen Jin Cao (伸筋草), from Lycopodium japonicum. This whole dried herb is sourced from Yunnan and sold as a raw edible agricultural product by the kilogram. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the liver and spleen channels and is valued for its warm nature. Commonly used in decoctions, external washes, and herbal formulas. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Shen Jin Cao herb sold by the kilogram for wholesale buyers
• Botanical source Lycopodium japonicum with Yunnan origin
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and external herbal washes
• Raw edible agricultural product with 24 month shelf life
• Bulk stock available with same day dispatch for small orders

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried stems are slender, yellowish green to yellowish brown, and slightly wiry in texture. The herb has a mild grassy aroma and a faintly bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Boiled for external herbal washes or compresses
• Blended into multi-herb TCM formulas
• Used in folk seasonal herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Shen Jin Cao is traditionally used to dispel wind and dampness and to relax the sinews, and it often appears in formulas for joint and sinew comfort. It is commonly decocted with herbs such as Du Huo or Sang Zhi, and it is also a familiar ingredient in external washes for sore muscles. Folk practice includes adding it to bath or foot soak blends.

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