Jin Chan Hua (Cordyceps cicadae) — Dried Food-Herb Fungus for Decoction & Soup

Jin Chan Hua (Cordyceps cicadae), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Jīn Chán Huā (金蝉花), is the dried fungus that grows on cicada nymphs, a rare and revered food-herb also called "Great Cordyceps" (大虫草). For centuries it has been prized as a gentle, spirit-calming, and wind-extinguishing herb, traditionally used to ease headaches, dizziness, and restlessness while supporting the Liver and lungs. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild yet nourishing ingredient for soups, decoctions, and daily wellness teas.

Key Selling Points

• Rare food-herb fungus, Cordyceps cicadae
• Traditional TCM calming and wind-extinguishing herb
• Sun-dried, new-crop quality from Anhui
• Suitable for decoction, soup, and tea
• 500g bulk pack for daily wellness use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its pale golden to light brown color, firm yet slightly spongy texture, and mild earthy, mushroom-like aroma. When decocted or simmered, it yields a gentle, subtly sweet infusion with a soft, clean finish, adding depth to broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction and tonic soups
• Daily wellness tea blends
• Medicinal food congee
• Seasonal nourishment formulas
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Jin Chan Hua is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support calm nerves, clear the head, and nourish the body during seasonal transitions. It is a common ingredient in longevity formulas, where it pairs with ingredients like goji berry, jujube, and lily bulb. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and wolfberry for a light, mildly sweet infusion.

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