Deng Xin Cao Juncus Rush Dried Herb 100g for Soup and Decoction

Dried Juncus Rush, known in TCM as Deng Xin Cao (灯芯草) and also called Long Xu Cao (龙须草), from Juncus effusus. These dried stem piths are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally used in soups and decoctions. In TCM theory, Deng Xin Cao is sweet and bland in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the Heart, Small Intestine, and Urinary Bladder channels. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Deng Xin Cao (灯芯草) dried stem pith, a staple Chinese herbal ingredient
• Botanical source Juncus effusus, sun-dried and naturally processed
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its sweet, bland flavor and slightly cold nature
• Light, slender white pith strips suitable for soups, decoctions, and herbal blends
• Convenient 100g pack for household herbal cooking and seasonal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale white to light yellow, with slender, cylindrical, very light pith strips that feel dry and slightly spongy. The aroma is mild and grassy, and when simmered it typically yields a subtle, bland taste that blends easily with other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal soups with lean pork or other ingredients
• Add to water-based decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Combine with lotus seed or lily bulb in mild herbal drinks
• Use in seasonal family soup recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Deng Xin Cao is traditionally used in mild decoctions and soups, often paired with herbs such as Yi Yi Ren or Fu Ling in family recipes. It is a common ingredient in summer soups and gentle daily herbal drinks, where its bland nature is valued for balancing richer ingredients. It is typically simmered rather than eaten directly.

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