Lycopodium Japonicum - Shen Jin Cao: Natural Relief for Joint Pain, Flexibility, and Muscle Recovery
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Shen Jin Cao (Lycopodium japonicum), also known as Japanese Clubmoss, is widely recognized for its benefits to joint and muscle health. It is used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and improve flexibility, making it popular for treating conditions involving joint stiffness, muscle tension, and sprains. Shen Jin Cao is especially valued for its ability to promote circulation and ease discomfort in cases of musculoskeletal issues, enhancing recovery and relieving pain naturally.
Health Benefits of Shen Jin Cao
Shen Jin Cao offers several specific health benefits. It is commonly used to:
- Reduce Pain and Inflammation: The herb’s natural compounds, including alkaloids and flavonoids, are believed to modulate inflammatory pathways, helping reduce pain and swelling.
- Improve Joint Flexibility: By promoting blood flow and reducing stagnation, Shen Jin Cao enhances mobility and flexibility, particularly beneficial for individuals with arthritis, joint stiffness, or cold-type pain in TCM.
- Relax Muscles and Tendons: It has a mild warming effect that relaxes muscles and tendons, ideal for post-injury recovery or muscle strains.
How to Use Shen Jin Cao
Shen Jin Cao is often used in decoction or powdered form. For a decoction, it can be simmered in water for 20-30 minutes to create a therapeutic tea that can be consumed up to twice daily. In powdered form, it can be added to warm water or a liquid of choice, typically around 1-3 grams per dose. It’s important to use Shen Jin Cao consistently over time to experience its full benefits, especially for chronic conditions, but always consult a TCM practitioner or healthcare provider for personalized advice on dosage and duration.
Herbal Information on Shen Jin Cao, Unsulfured in Powder Form
Product Description
Common Name: Lycopodium
Botanical Name: Lycopodium Japonicum
Pin Yin Name: Shen Jin Cao
Other Names: Ground Pine, Japanese Club Moss
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Package Size: 1 pound (1 lb.)
Form: Powder
Origin: China
Brand: Plum Flower
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
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About Plum Flower Quality Herbs
Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.
Made at GMP internationally certified facilities (Good Manufacturing Practices) Quality control tests are done at the manufacturing site and at third party labs to confirm results.
Manufactured using Unsulfured, Chlorine free, Aluminum Phosphate free herbs when possible.
Microbials and heavy metals tested. No preservatives.
Manufacture's Statement: It is important to note that Plum Flower formula extract powders do not contain any excipients. They are spray-dried directly from the condensed herbal decoction, and the resulting powder is the natural yield of the formulation. Individual herbs can vary significantly in the amount of dissolved solids they yield during extraction. Many do not have the needed substance to form a powder, and our single herb extract powders contain a pharmaceutical-grade, non-GMO corn-based dextrin when necessary.
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Reference:
https://www.americandragon.com/Individualherbsupdate/ShenJinCao.html
https://tcmwiki.com/wiki/shen-jin-cao
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