Dried Juncus Rush Deng Xin Cao 500g Cut Herb for Traditional Decoctions

Dried Juncus Rush, known in TCM as Deng Xin Cao (灯芯草), from Juncus effusus. These cut stem pith pieces are a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally associated with clearing heart heat and easing irritability in TCM theory. Traditionally regarded as sweet and bland in flavor with a cooling nature, entering the heart and small intestine channels. Sold as a food-grade dried botanical for decoction and herbal tea preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Deng Xin Cao (灯芯草) cut stem pith sourced from Jiangxi
• Botanical source Juncus effusus, a staple of traditional Chinese herbal practice
• Machine and hand cut into uniform pieces for easy decoction
• Traditionally valued in TCM for clearing heart heat and calming restlessness
• 500g bulk bag packed in 100g portions for convenient storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to white, light cylindrical pith pieces with a soft, spongy texture and faint herbal aroma. When simmered, the resulting liquid is typically mild and slightly bland in taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a mild cooling herbal tea
• Added to congee or clear soups in small amounts
• Combined with other herbs in seasonal summer drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Deng Xin Cao is traditionally used to clear heart heat, ease irritability and restlessness, and support comfortable urination. It is commonly simmered alone or paired with herbs such as bamboo leaf or lotus leaf in light decoctions. Families have long prepared it as a gentle herbal tea during warm seasons, and it is a familiar ingredient in folk formulas for children's nighttime restlessness.

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