Dried Juncus Rush 100g Deng Xin Cao Loose Herb for Soup and Decoction

Dried Juncus Rush, known in TCM as Deng Xin Cao (灯芯草) and also called Long Xu Cao (龙须草), from Juncus effusus. These dried stem piths are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally used in decoctions and soups. In TCM theory, Deng Xin Cao is sweet and bland in flavor with a slightly cold nature, traditionally associated with the Heart, Lung, and Small Intestine channels. Store in a cool dry place and use as directed in traditional recipes.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Deng Xin Cao stem pith supplied as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient
• Botanical source Juncus effusus with traditional names Long Xu Cao and Chi Xu
• Sweet and bland flavor with slightly cold nature in TCM theory
• Nitrogen-flushed packaging helps preserve freshness during storage
• Commonly added to soups and decoctions in traditional herbal practice

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale white to light yellow cylindrical pith strands that are very light and slightly spongy in texture. The aroma is mild and grassy, and when simmered the herb typically yields a subtle, faintly sweet taste that blends easily with other soup ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal soups with lean pork or other ingredients
• Add to traditional water-based decoctions
• Combine with other herbs in slow-cooked seasonal broths
• Use in folk-style cooling herbal drinks prepared at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Deng Xin Cao is traditionally used in mild decoctions and family soups, often paired with ingredients such as cogon grass root or lotus leaf in summer recipes. It is a common component of gentle household herbal drinks prepared for seasonal wellness, and it is typically simmered briefly and strained before the liquid is consumed.

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