Dried Du Jin Cao 独脚金 Whole Herb Striga asiatica Traditional TCM Decoction Herb 500g

Dried Du Jin Cao (独脚金), also called Du Jiao Jin or Gan Ji Cao, is the whole dried herb of Striga asiatica, a slender semi-parasitic herb used in southern Chinese folk herbalism. In TCM it is traditionally regarded as cooling with a sweet and slightly bitter flavor and is traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting children's digestive balance. Sold as raw whole herb for decoction or soup, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried herb of Striga asiatica known in TCM as Du Jin Cao 独脚金
• Traditional southern Chinese folk herb historically used for children's digestive wellness
• In TCM theory considered cooling in nature with a sweet and slightly bitter taste
• Natural whole-plant form with no further processing, suitable for decoction and soup
• Commonly paired with lean pork, chicken gizzard membrane, or malt for family herbal soups

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb appears as thin slender stems with narrow linear leaves and small yellowish flower remnants, light gray-green to yellow-brown in color. It has a faint grassy aroma and typically yields a mild, slightly bitter and sweet taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into a mild herbal decoction
• Added to slow-cooked lean pork or poultry soup
• Combined with other digestive herbs in children's folk soup blends
• Brewed lightly as a traditional seasonal herbal tea

Traditional Uses

In southern Chinese folk practice, Du Jin Cao has long been a household herb for children's seasonal soups, traditionally simmered with lean pork, yams, or malt and hawthorn to support appetite and digestion. In TCM theory it is associated with clearing heat and relieving food stagnation. It is typically used in small amounts in family decoctions rather than taken alone.

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