Hai Jin Sha Lygodium Spores 500g Clean Sifted Dried Herb for Decoction and Traditional Use

Lygodium Spores, known in TCM as Hai Jin Sha (海金沙), from the spores of Lygodium japonicum. This fine, lightweight powder-like botanical is traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice and is commonly used in decoctions. In TCM theory it is associated with sweet and cold properties and the bladder and small intestine channels. Sold as a dried raw herb for traditional preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Lygodium spores known in TCM as Hai Jin Sha (海金沙)
• Botanical source Lygodium japonicum spores
• Clean sifted material with minimal dust and impurities
• Fine lightweight spore form suitable for decoction use
• Traditionally associated with damp-heat patterns in TCM practice

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow-brown to brownish fine spores with a smooth, powdery texture and very light weight. The aroma is typically faint and earthy, and when decocted the material is usually wrapped before simmering with other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions, traditionally wrapped in cloth before cooking
• Blended into classical TCM formulas with other water-draining herbs
• Prepared with herbs such as Che Qian Zi in traditional practice
• Used in seasonal herbal preparations under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Hai Jin Sha is traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and supporting normal urination, and it is a classic ingredient in formulas such as Er Shen San style pairings with Che Qian Zi and other diuretic herbs. It is traditionally decocted wrapped in cloth due to its fine spore texture and is commonly used in summer herbal preparations.

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