Deng Xin Cao Juncus Rush Dried Herb 16g for Soup and Herbal Tea

Dried Juncus Rush, known in TCM as Deng Xin Cao (灯芯草), also called Hu Xu Cao (虎须草) or Long Xu Cao (龙须草), from Juncus effusus. These naturally sun-dried stem piths are a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally used in soups and water infusions. In TCM theory, Deng Xin Cao is sweet and bland in flavor with a slightly cold nature, traditionally associated with the Heart, Small Intestine, and Bladder channels. Suitable for family soup and tea preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Deng Xin Cao (灯芯草) dried stem pith, a traditional Chinese herbal material
• Botanical source Juncus effusus, also known as common rush or soft rush
• Naturally sun-dried with no added processing aids
• Traditionally used in TCM for herbal soups and water infusions
• 16g pack containing approximately 400 selected rush piths, ideal for family use

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale white to light yellowish-white, with slender cylindrical piths that are light, soft, and slightly spongy to the touch. The aroma is mild and grassy. When simmered or steeped, it typically yields a light, faintly sweet and bland taste with a clear pale liquor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into clear family herbal soups with lean pork or other ingredients
• Steeped in hot water as a mild traditional herbal infusion
• Added to congee or slow-cooked broths in summer
• Combined with other TCM soup herbs such as Mai Ya or Gu Ya for decoction

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Deng Xin Cao is traditionally used in decoctions and soups, often paired with herbs like Mai Ya, Gu Ya, or Deng Xin Cao-based family formulas. It is a common ingredient in seasonal summer soups and children's mild herbal teas in southern China, where it is simmered with water or added to congee. Traditionally associated with clearing heart heat and promoting urination in classical herbal literature.

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