Dried Lycopodium Herb Shen Jin Cao 伸筋草 500g Traditional TCM Botanical for Decoction and Foot Soak

Dried Lycopodium Herb, known in TCM as Shen Jin Cao (伸筋草), from Lycopodium japonicum, the whole dried plant of a club moss. Traditionally associated with relaxing the sinews and supporting joint comfort in TCM theory. Its nature is warm and its flavor is slightly bitter and acrid, entering the liver and spleen channels. Suitable for decoction, external washes, or foot soaks as part of traditional herbal practice.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Shen Jin Cao whole plant sourced from Chongqing
• Botanical source Lycopodium japonicum, a traditional club moss herb
• Traditionally used in TCM to relax sinews and activate collaterals
• Versatile form suitable for decoction, external wash, and foot soak
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product with 36-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow-green to yellowish-brown in color, with slender wiry stems and fine dense branchlets. The dried herb is light and brittle with a faint grassy aroma, and decoction typically yields a mildly bitter, slightly acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea with other botanicals
• Added to external foot soak blends
• Used in external washes for traditional sinew-soothing routines

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shen Jin Cao is traditionally used to dispel wind-dampness and relax the sinews, often appearing in formulas for joint and tendon comfort. It is commonly decocted alone or paired with herbs such as Du Huo and Sang Ji Sheng, and is also a popular ingredient in external washes and foot soaks, especially during damp or cold seasons.

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