Deng Xin Cao (Juncus effusus) — Dried Medulla Juncus for Herbal Tea & Soup

Deng Xin Cao (Juncus effusus), also known as Juncus Medulla or Common Rush Pith, is the dried stem pith of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Dēng Xīn Cǎo (灯芯草). For centuries, this light, fibrous herb has been prized as a gentle clearing and calming ingredient, traditionally used to settle the spirit, ease restlessness, and support smooth flow of fluids. Its nature is sweet, bland, and slightly cool, making it a mild yet effective herb for soothing the Heart and harmonizing the body.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional spirit-calming food herb
• Dried Juncus effusus stem pith
• Sourced from Jiangxi, China
• Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
• 500g bulk pack, sulfur-free

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale ivory to light beige color, soft fibrous texture, and faint grassy aroma. When brewed or simmered, the pith releases a delicate, mildly sweet and neutral infusion with a clean, light mouthfeel, blending easily with other herbs without overpowering their flavors.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal daily nourishment
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Deng Xin Cao is decocted into light teas, soups, and congee to support calmness and gentle fluid balance. It is a common ingredient in summer tea blends, where it pairs with ingredients like lotus plumule, bamboo leaf, and licorice. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other mild herbs for a soothing, subtly sweet infusion.

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