Dried Striga Herb Du Jiao Jin 500g Guangxi Whole Herb for Herbal Soup and Decoction

Dried Striga Herb, known in TCM as Du Jiao Jin (独脚金), from Striga asiatica, the whole dried herb supplied in its natural form. Sourced from Guangxi, this slender herb is traditionally valued in southern Chinese folk practice and is commonly simmered in mild herbal soups and decoctions. In TCM it is traditionally associated with a light, sweet character and gentle clearing nature. Store sealed in a cool dry place and use in cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Du Jiao Jin (独脚金) herb in natural unprocessed form
• Botanical source Striga asiatica, a traditional southern Chinese folk herb
• Sourced from Guangxi, a recognized growing region for this herb
• New-crop short-stem herb suited for soup and decoction cooking
• 500g bulk pack for family herbal cooking and shared use

Quality & Sensory

Typically slender, wiry stems with fine linear leaves in yellowish-green to brownish tones, with a dry, brittle texture and a faint grassy aroma. When simmered, it typically yields a light, mildly sweet herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into mild herbal soups with lean pork or poultry
• Added to slow-cooked decoctions in traditional folk practice
• Cooked into congee as a seasonal family herbal dish
• Combined with other culinary herbs in everyday cooking

Traditional Uses

In southern Chinese folk herbalism, Du Jiao Jin has long been simmered in gentle soups and decoctions, often paired with ingredients such as lean pork, chicken, or mild digestive herbs. It is traditionally associated with seasonal family cooking, especially in Guangdong and Guangxi households, where small amounts are added to slow-simmered broths.

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