Jin Chan Hua (Cordyceps cicadae) — Dried Cicada Flower Fungus, 250g Wild-Style Herb

Jin Chan Hua (Cordyceps cicadae), also known as Cicada Flower or Zhī Liǎo Huā (知了花), is the dried fungus that grows from the nymph of the cicada, a rare and revered ingredient in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Often called "Big Cordyceps" (大虫草) in folk markets, it has been prized as a gentle, spirit-calming, and wind-extinguishing herb used to ease restlessness, soothe the nerves, and support clear vision. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild yet nourishing herb for calming the Liver, settling internal wind, and harmonizing the body's energetic balance.

Key Selling Points

• Rare Cordyceps cicadae fungus, known as Cicada Flower
• Traditional TCM herb prized for calming the spirit and extinguishing wind
• Naturally sun-dried to preserve color, texture, and aroma
• Food-herb ingredient suitable for soups, teas, and tonics
• New-crop 250g pack, non-imported, from mainland China

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its pale golden to light brown color, firm yet slightly spongy texture, and mild earthy, mushroom-like aroma. When decocted or simmered, the fungus softens and releases a gentle, subtly sweet and umami flavor, adding depth to broths and teas without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style herbal soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Medicinal food congee
• Seasonal tonic decoctions
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Jin Chan Hua is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support calm nerves and clear vision. It is a common ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like goji berry, jujube, and lily bulb. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and wolfberry for a light, mildly sweet infusion.

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