Resurrection Plant Whole (Selaginella Involvens)

Resurrection Plant Whole (Selaginella involvens) is the dried whole aerial portion of a remarkable fern-like herb known for its ability to revive and turn green again after complete desiccation—a symbol of renewal, longevity, and resilience in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Southeast Asian herbal traditions. Commonly called Stone Flower Fern or Juan Bai, this plant has been used for centuries to clear heat, promote urination, and cool the blood, while also carrying deep spiritual and symbolic value.

In TCM, Selaginella involvens is described as bitter and neutral, entering the Lung, Liver, and Bladder channels. It is traditionally used to dispel damp-heat, promote urination, and relieve swelling, especially in cases of edema, jaundice, or urinary discomfort. It is also prescribed to cool the blood and stop bleeding, supporting skin eruptions, burns, or heat-related inflammation.

In folk medicine across southern China and Thailand, Resurrection Plant is also used as a longevity tonic and detoxifying tea, believed to restore energy after illness and protect against oxidative stress. When rehydrated, the plant unfurls dramatically—symbolizing the body’s capacity to renew and heal—making it a traditional offering in rituals for rebirth and spiritual cleansing.

Modern studies reveal that Selaginella species contain biflavonoids, alkaloids, and phenolic compounds with antioxidant, hepatoprotective, and anti-inflammatory properties. These bioactive compounds contribute to its reputation as a tissue-healing, detoxifying, and adaptogenic herb that helps the body recover from fatigue, heat, and inflammation.

Each batch of Resurrection Plant Whole (Selaginella involvens) is carefully harvested and sun-dried to preserve its coiled, compact form, which expands beautifully when soaked or brewed. When decocted, it produces a light, cooling, mildly bitter tea traditionally used to clear heat, reduce swelling, and restore balance.