Dried Juncus Rush Deng Xin Cao 500g Natural Sun Dried Herb for Decoction and Tea

Dried Juncus Rush, known in TCM as Deng Xin Cao (灯心草), from Juncus effusus. These dried stem pith pieces are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient, traditionally associated with clearing heart heat and calming the spirit in TCM theory. Naturally sun dried and sold as a raw edible agricultural product, they are commonly simmered in decoctions or blended into herbal teas. This product is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Deng Xin Cao (灯心草) dried stem pith from Juncus effusus
• Naturally sun dried with no further processing
• Traditionally used in TCM to clear heart heat and ease restlessness
• 500g bulk pack suitable for regular decoction or tea preparation
• Sourced from Zhejiang and stocked year round

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale white to light yellowish stem pith with a light, spongy texture. The dried pieces have little to no aroma, and when simmered they yield a mild, faintly sweet and neutral tasting liquid.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea, often with other cooling herbs
• Added to soup or congee recipes in folk practice
• Used in seasonal summer herbal drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Deng Xin Cao is sweet and bland in flavor and slightly cold in nature, entering the heart, small intestine, and bladder channels. It has traditionally been used to clear heart heat, ease irritability, and promote urination. Folk practice often pairs it with herbs such as bamboo leaf or lotus leaf in light summer teas and simple home decoctions.

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