Shen Jin Cao - 伸筋草 - Ground Pine

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Full-spectrum, water-based herbal extract; concentrated 5:1; granules (100g/bottle).

Chinese Name: 伸筋草, Shen Jin Cao
English Name: Ground Pine
Latin Name: Lycopodii Herba
Certifications: Kosher, Halal

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Shen Jin Cao translates to "Stretch the Tendon Herb" and is also known as Shi Song or "Stone Evergreen". Shen Jin Cao is bitter, acrid, and warm in nature that dispels wind and eliminates dampness, relaxes tendons, and regulates channels and blood flow. It is commonly used for bone and joint pain and for blood stasis, swelling and pain caused by bruises.  Shen Jin Cao is not only used internally; it also often used as an herbal bath soak or an an ingredient in herbal bath soaks.

Internal Use Instructions:
Use as a herbal ingredient for formula preparations.

Bath Soak Instructions:
Fill foot bath with warm water and add 1 tablespoon of granule Shen Jin Cao. Soak 10-20 minutes,  1-2 times a week. For a regular bath, double the quantity.

Note: For those with skin allergies, please patch test a solution of Shen Jin Cao in water before using it as a bath soak.


Treasure of the East’s herbal extracts are full-spectrum, water-based extracts produced by Tianjiang Pharmaceutical. Unlike standardized extracts, which contain a concentrated quantity of a single marker chemical, full-spectrum herbal extracts contain all the active chemical constituents of whole herbs in concentrated form.  Treasure of the East herbs are full-spectrum and extracted using only purified water (more information).

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