Hai Jin Sha (Lygodium japonicum Spore) — Wild-Harvested Jiangxi Cleared Herb, 500g

Hai Jin Sha (Lygodium japonicum) is the dried, naturally sun-dried spore of the climbing fern, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Hǎi Jīn Shā (海金沙). For centuries it has been prized as a cooling, damp-clearing herb traditionally used to support urinary smoothness and ease discomfort of the lower burner. Its nature is sweet, bland, and cold, making it a gentle yet focused herb for clearing heat and promoting free flow.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Jiangxi-origin Lygodium japonicum spore
• Naturally sun-dried, clean and free of debris
• Traditional TCM herb for clearing heat and dampness
• 500g bulk pack for decoctions and formulas
• Food-herb grade agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its fine, golden-brown to yellowish spore texture, which is light, dry, and free-flowing with no visible grit or plant debris. It carries a faint, neutral botanical aroma. When decocted, it releases a mild, slightly bland infusion that blends smoothly with other herbs in a formula.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions and formulas
• Blended with other TCM herbs for damp-heat support
• Daily herbal tea in small measured amounts
• Seasonal wellness preparations

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Hai Jin Sha is decocted alone or in combination with herbs such as Fu Ling, Ze Xie, and Che Qian Zi to support free urinary flow and clear damp-heat from the lower burner. It is a common ingredient in classical formulas addressing heat and dampness, and is often brewed as a light daily tea in small amounts during warm, humid seasons. Its fine spore form is traditionally wrapped in a cloth bag before decocting to keep the infusion clear.

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