Deng Xin Cao Dan Zhu Ye Juncus Lophatherum Herbal Tea 100g Bag Hand Selected

Juncus and Lophatherum Herbal Tea, known in TCM as Deng Xin Cao (灯芯草) and Dan Zhu Ye (淡竹叶), combines the stem pith of Juncus effusus with the leaves of Lophatherum gracile. In TCM theory both herbs are sweet and bland in flavor and cool in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat and promoting calm urination. This hand-selected dried blend is commonly simmered or steeped as a mild daily herbal tea.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional TCM pairing of Deng Xin Cao (灯芯草) and Dan Zhu Ye (淡竹叶)
• Botanical sources Juncus effusus stem pith and Lophatherum gracile leaves
• Hand-selected dried herbs with a 365-day shelf life
• Cooling bland herbs traditionally used for summer heat and urinary comfort
• Versatile for decoction, tea simmering, or congee cooking

Quality & Sensory

The juncus stem pith typically appears as pale white, light, spongy strands, while lophatherum leaves are cut green to yellow-green fragments. The dry blend has a mild grassy aroma, and the brewed tea typically tastes light, faintly sweet, and refreshing with a clean herbal finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to clear summer decoctions with other cooling herbs
• Cook into congee for a light traditional preparation
• Brew during warm seasons as a refreshing water substitute

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Deng Xin Cao is traditionally associated with clearing heart heat and calming the spirit, while Dan Zhu Ye is traditionally used to clear heat and relieve irritability and urinary discomfort. The pair is commonly simmered with water or combined with herbs such as Yi Yi Ren or Mao Gen in summer drinks. Families often prepare it as a light seasonal tea during hot weather.

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