Dried Reed Stem Wei Jing 苇茎 Raw Herb for Decoction and Herbal Soup

Dried Reed Stem, known in TCM as Wei Jing (苇茎), is the dried stem of Phragmites australis, a common aquatic reed. In TCM theory it is considered sweet in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting lung comfort. Sold as a raw edible botanical for decoction, soup, or herbal tea preparation. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional TCM botanical known as Wei Jing (苇茎)
• Sourced from the dried stem of Phragmites australis
• Raw herb form suitable for decoction, soup, and tea
• Sold by weight as a food-grade edible agricultural product
• Sealed packaging with 24-month shelf life when stored properly

Quality & Sensory

Typically light yellowish-white to pale straw in color with a hollow, jointed stem texture. The aroma is mild and grassy, and decocted reed stem typically yields a light, subtly sweet and refreshing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to clear soups with other cooling botanicals
• Brewed as a light daily herbal tea
• Used in seasonal summer cooling drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, reed stem is traditionally used in heat-clearing formulas and is a classic ingredient of the well-known Wei Jing Decoction (苇茎汤), traditionally paired with coix seed, peach kernel, and wax gourd seed. It is also commonly simmered with pear or lily bulb in folk preparations for seasonal comfort and enjoyed as a cooling summer tea.

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