Juan Bai (Selaginella tamariscina) — Dried Resurrection Fern Herb, 500g

Juan Bai (Selaginella tamariscina), also known as Resurrection Fern or by its evocative folk names Jiu Si Hun Cao (九死魂草) and Huan Yang Cao (还阳草), is the dried whole plant of a resilient traditional herb revered in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). For centuries, Juan Bai has been prized as a blood-quickening, stasis-dispelling herb traditionally used to support circulation, ease menstrual discomfort, and address patterns of blood stagnation. Its nature is warm and its flavor is pungent, giving it an activating, moving character that works to invigorate the Blood and open the channels.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional blood-quickening herb
• Dried whole plant of Selaginella tamariscina
• Known as Resurrection Fern and Huan Yang Cao
• 500g bulk food-herb grade
• Suitable for decoction and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully harvested and shade-dried to preserve the plant's characteristic curled, fan-like fronds and its deep green to brownish-green color. The dried herb has a faint, earthy, slightly mossy aroma. When decocted, it yields a mild, subtly bitter and earthy infusion with a gentle pungent warmth, typical of traditional blood-moving herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Blended with other blood-moving herbs
• Herbal foot soak blends
• Seasonal wellness formulas
• Bulk herb storage for regular use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Juan Bai is decocted alone or in combination with other herbs to invigorate the Blood and dispel stasis. It is a common ingredient in traditional formulas addressing menstrual irregularities and abdominal discomfort associated with blood stagnation. In some regional traditions, it is also used in external washes and foot soaks. As a daily herb, it is often simmered into decoctions alongside herbs like Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, and Hong Hua for circulatory support.

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