Golden Cicada Flower Cordyceps 500g Dried Fungal Herb Zhi Liao Hua Chan Jun for Decoction and Soup

Golden Cicada Flower, known in Chinese as Jin Chan Hua (金蝉花), also called Zhi Liao Hua or Chan Yong Cao, is a dried fungal medicinal material formed on cicada larvae, related to Cordyceps species. In TCM tradition it is valued as a tonic herb associated with supporting vitality and general wellness. This 500g bag is a food-grade dried botanical suitable for decoction, soup, or tea preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Golden Cicada Flower fungal herb known as Jin Chan Hua (金蝉花)
• Traditional TCM tonic material related to Cordyceps and cicada larva fungus
• 500g bulk bag suitable for decoction, soup, or herbal tea
• Nitrogen-flushed packaging with 12-month shelf life
• Sold as edible agricultural product for daily herbal wellness use

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried material shows pale yellowish to brownish fungal bodies attached to cicada husks, with a light earthy aroma. When simmered, it typically yields a mild, slightly sweet and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into herbal decoctions
• Added to nourishing soups with poultry or pork
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea
• Used in seasonal tonic recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Golden Cicada Flower has traditionally been used as a gentle tonic herb, often simmered alone or combined with lean meat, chicken, or other tonic botanicals in slow-cooked soups. It has also been prepared as a daily decoction or tea, particularly during seasonal changes when people traditionally sought to support vitality and general wellness.

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