Dried Lycopodium Herb Shen Jin Cao 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient

Dried Club Moss Herb, known in TCM as Shen Jin Cao (伸筋草), from Lycopodium japonicum. These dried whole herb pieces are traditionally associated with relaxing the sinews and supporting comfortable movement. In TCM theory it is considered warm in nature with a slightly bitter and acrid flavor. Commonly simmered as a decoction or used in external foot soaks. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole herb of Lycopodium japonicum supplied as loose decoction pieces
• Known in TCM as Shen Jin Cao (伸筋草) and traditionally linked to sinew relaxation
• Warm nature with slightly bitter and acrid flavor in traditional classification
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and external foot soak preparations
• 500g resealable bag with nitrogen-flush processing for freshness

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow-green to grayish-green dried stems with fine branching texture and a light grassy aroma. When simmered, the liquid typically shows a mild herbal taste with slight bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a mild herbal tea infusion
• Prepare as an external foot soak
• Combine with other sinew-supporting herbs in formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shen Jin Cao is traditionally used to relax the sinews and channels and to promote comfortable joint mobility. It is commonly simmered alone or with herbs such as Hai Feng Teng in decoctions, and is also a popular ingredient in external foot soak blends, especially during damp or cold seasons.

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