Desmodium Styracifolium herbal tea, also known as Kim Tien Thao. Supplied in tea bags.
- Net weight: 50g (1.76 oz).
- Format: tea bags.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep the package closed after opening. Follow the preparation instructions on the product package.
Desmodium Styracifolium Herbal Tea Bags: Identify the Ingredient Before Buying
What you are choosing: This The Rike catalog item is labeled Desmodium styracifolium herbal tea in a 50 g (1.76 oz) tea-bag package. The listing offers packaged tea, not seeds, seedlings, loose fresh herb, live plants or a medical treatment. The present catalog title and front-label artwork indicate 50 g, but the exact number of bags, contents of each bag, ingredient part(s), batch testing, origin and organic status have not been independently verified against the physical manufacturing label. Confirm the actual retail pack before using or fulfilling it.
Why the Botanical Name Matters: Desmodium, Grona and “Gold Coin Grass”
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew currently accepts the name Grona styracifolia and lists Desmodium styracifolium as its synonym. They refer to the same botanically recognized taxon, not necessarily two separate tea ingredients. However, the popular English name “gold coin grass” and related Chinese/Vietnamese common names can also be used for Lysimachia christinae, which is a different species. The same name on a search result, package or marketplace listing must not be used to substitute one product for the other.
| Name you see | What it means | Do not assume |
|---|---|---|
| Desmodium styracifolium | Older scientific name used on this The Rike catalog item | That an older name means a different species |
| Grona styracifolia | Accepted botanical name at Kew for the same species | That naming alone authenticates the material inside this batch |
| Lysimachia christinae | A separate botanical species also encountered under “gold coin grass” | That recipes, effects or brewing instructions can be exchanged between these plants |
For the taxonomy and ingredient-selection steps, read our existing Gold Coin Grass: Desmodium, Grona and Lysimachia identification guide. This is the related guide already published by The Rike; no second near-duplicate article was created.
How to Prepare, Store and Check This 50 g Tea Product
- Read the physical package first. Check the full ingredient name, net weight, manufacturer, lot or date and whether any allergens or preparation warnings appear. Catalog imagery alone does not verify batch identity.
- Follow the actual brewing label. The current authenticated listing has not established a verified tea-bag count, water temperature, steep duration or serving schedule, so this description does not manufacture a recipe or dosage. Do not import preparation instructions from an unrelated Lysimachia product.
- Keep the package dry and sealed. Store away from heat and direct sunlight as the existing product directions state. Do not use a damaged, contaminated, moldy or unidentifiable packet.
- Do not treat the tea as a medicine. Traditional names and botanical identity do not prove that a retail tea will dissolve kidney stones, cure urinary disease or replace clinical care. Consult a qualified health professional about any condition, pregnancy, medication interactions or ingredient concerns.
Before Checkout: Buyer Checklist
| Question | Verified listing answer |
|---|---|
| Are these seeds or loose leaves? | Neither; the catalog lists packaged herbal tea bags. |
| What is the advertised total net weight? | 50 g (1.76 oz) on the current listing; physical label should be confirmed. |
| How many tea bags are included? | Not independently confirmed; do not infer a count from weight or an older title. |
| Are Desmodium and Grona the same taxon? | Yes for D. styracifolium and G. styracifolia under Kew's taxonomy. |
| Can I substitute Lysimachia christinae? | No, it is a different species; safety and preparation cannot be assumed equivalent. |
| Is kidney-stone treatment established for this retail batch? | No clinical efficacy, lot-specific composition or therapeutic outcome has been established for this catalog item. |
Primary botanical evidence: Kew, Grona styracifolia; Kew, Desmodium styracifolium; Kew, Lysimachia christinae. These references establish taxonomic names, not The Rike's physical tea composition or clinical claims. Do not assume the catalog's 50 g weight provides evidence of authenticity, manufacturing quality or seed provenance.