Jing Jie Sui Dried Schizonepeta Flower Spikes Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoctions and Teas 500g

Dried Schizonepeta Flower Spikes, known in TCM as Jing Jie Sui (荆芥穗), from Schizonepeta tenuifolia. These dried aerial flower spikes are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient, traditionally associated with releasing the exterior and dispersing wind. In TCM theory they are considered acrid, slightly warm, and entering the lung and liver channels. Suitable for decoctions, teas, and culinary herbal preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Jing Jie Sui (荆芥穗) dried flower spikes from Schizonepeta tenuifolia
• Sun-dried whole spikes preserving natural aroma and color
• Traditionally used in TCM to release the exterior and dispel wind
• Versatile for decoctions, herbal teas, and culinary blends
• Sourced from China and sold as a food-grade agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Typically slender, dark green to brownish-green spikes with a light, brittle texture. The aroma is characteristically aromatic and slightly minty, and a prepared infusion typically carries a mild, herbaceous taste with a faintly warm finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a light aromatic herbal tea
• Add to soup and congee recipes in small amounts
• Blend with other TCM herbs for seasonal formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Jing Jie Sui is traditionally used to release the exterior and dispel wind, and it frequently appears in classic formulas for wind-related discomfort, often paired with herbs like Fang Feng (防风) or Bo He (薄荷). It is also traditionally charred (Jing Jie Sui Tan) in folk practice. Commonly simmered in decoctions or steeped as a tea during seasonal changes.

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