Jin Xian Lian Whole Herb (Anoectochilus roxburghii) — Dried Red-Halo Orchid for Tea & Soup

Jin Xian Lian Whole Herb (Anoectochilus roxburghii), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Jīn Xiàn Lián (金线莲) and honored as the "Golden Thread Orchid," is the dried whole plant of a treasured food herb prized for centuries as a gentle, yin-nourishing botanical. Its nature is sweet, neutral, and slightly cooling, making it a mild yet deeply nourishing herb traditionally associated with clearing heat, supporting the Lungs and Liver, and restoring fluid balance. This red-halo variety is forest-grown under shade and carefully dried whole to preserve its distinctive golden-veined leaves.

Key Selling Points

• Whole-plant dried Jin Xian Lian (Anoectochilus roxburghii)
• Forest-grown red-halo variety with golden-veined leaves
• Traditional yin-nourishing and heat-clearing food herb
• Suitable for tea, soup, and daily decoctions
• 500g bulk new-crop supply, gently dried

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully shade-dried to preserve the whole plant's deep green leaves with their signature golden thread-like veins and reddish stems. The dried herb carries a mild, grassy aroma with a subtle earthy sweetness. When brewed or simmered, it yields a pale golden-green infusion with a gentle, slightly sweet and refreshing taste, leaving a soft, clean finish on the palate.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and daily infusion
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal nourishing decoctions
• Blended wellness tea with other food herbs

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Jin Xian Lian is decocted into soups, teas, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment and fluid balance. It is a common ingredient in southern Chinese soup traditions, where it is simmered with lean pork, chicken, or goji berry for a light, subtly sweet broth. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum, wolfberry, and jujube for a refreshing daily infusion, especially during warm and dry seasons.

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