Golden Cicada Flower Jin Chan Hua Cordyceps-like Fungus Dried Whole Herb 500g Traditional TCM Ingredient
$43.63
Description
Golden Cicada Flower, known in TCM as Jin Chan Hua (金蝉花), is the dried Cordyceps cicadae complex consisting of a fungal fruiting body growing on cicada nymphs. Traditionally associated with nourishing vitality and supporting balance in TCM theory, this whole dried herb is sun-dried for herbal decoctions and soups. It is a raw agricultural product for traditional herbal use, not a medicine.
Key Selling Points
- Authentic Jin Chan Hua (金蝉花) whole dried herb from Dabie Mountain region of Anhui
- Botanical source: Cordyceps cicadae, a fungus-cicada complex used in traditional Chinese herbal practice
- Sun-dried whole form preserving the natural fungal stroma and cicada body
- Traditionally valued in TCM as a tonic herb associated with vitality and balance
- Suitable for decoctions, herbal soups, and traditional preparation methods
Quality & Sensory
Typically pale yellowish-white to light brown with a fuzzy stroma atop a cicada nymph body. Texture is dry and lightweight with a mild earthy fungal aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a subtle earthy taste.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Raw agricultural herb |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 金蝉花 |
| Pinyin | Jin Chan Hua |
| Botanical Name | Cordyceps cicadae |
| Form | Whole dried fungus-cicada complex |
| Net Weight | 500 g |
Usage Scenarios
- Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
- Added to slow-cooked herbal soups with pork or chicken
- Used in folk-style tonic broths during seasonal wellness routines
- Prepared as a traditional herbal tea-style infusion
Traditional Uses
In TCM and folk herbal practice, Jin Chan Hua has traditionally been used in tonic decoctions and soups, often paired with lean pork, chicken, or other nourishing herbs. It is traditionally associated with supporting vitality and balance, and is commonly prepared by slow simmering. Some families include it in seasonal wellness broths, especially in autumn and winter.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Golden Cicada Flower?
A: It is the dried Cordyceps cicadae complex, a fungus that grows on cicada nymphs, known in TCM as Jin Chan Hua (金蝉花). It is sold here as a raw dried agricultural herb.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with nourishing vitality and supporting balance. It is commonly simmered in soups or decoctions in folk herbal practice.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically slow-simmered in herbal soups or decoctions, often paired with pork or chicken. Preparation methods vary by personal or family tradition.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Golden chan flower |
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