Spikemoss Powder (Selaginella Involvens)

Spikemoss Powder (Selaginella involvens) is the finely milled form of the traditional Resurrection Plant, a fern-like herb long used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Southeast Asian healing systems for its cooling, detoxifying, and swelling-reducing properties. Known in TCM as Juan Bai, this resilient plant is famous for its ability to “come back to life” when rehydrated, symbolizing renewal, vitality, and restoration—qualities reflected in its medicinal actions. Spikemoss Powder retains the herb’s natural cooling energy and is used to clear heat, promote urination, support liver function, and reduce inflammation, especially in conditions characterized by damp-heat, edema, skin irritation, or heat in the blood.

Traditional use of Selaginella involvens focuses on its ability to dispel dampness, reduce jaundice, ease swelling, and cool inflammatory conditions, often given in detoxifying teas or used externally as a wash for heat rashes, burns, wounds, or irritated skin. The powdered form offers a more convenient, fast-releasing preparation ideal for topical applications, capsules, or concentrated decoctions.

Modern research shows that Selaginella species contain biflavonoids, alkaloids, and powerful antioxidants with notable anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and tissue-regenerating effects. These compounds support its traditional use for reducing oxidative stress, promoting skin healing, and balancing heat-related inflammation throughout the body.

Each batch of Spikemoss Powder (Selaginella involvens) is finely ground to preserve its light texture, cooling properties, and bioactive compounds, allowing it to diffuse quickly in water or herbal formulas. When brewed, it produces a mild, faintly bitter cooling infusion used to support heat-clearing, detoxification, urinary comfort, and skin recovery.