Zi Su Ye (Perilla frutescens) — Dried Perilla Leaf, Food-Herb for Tea & Soup

Zi Su Ye (Perilla frutescens) is the dried leaf of a beloved culinary and traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Zǐ Sū Yè (紫苏叶). Also called Perilla Leaf, it has been prized for centuries as a warming, aromatic herb used to release the exterior, disperse cold, and harmonize the middle. Its nature is warm and pungent, making it a gentle yet effective herb for supporting the body's natural balance during seasonal changes.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb leaf
• Dried Perilla frutescens leaves
• New-crop, sun-dried quality
• Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
• Clean, whole-leaf loose form

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its deep green color, delicate texture, and bright, minty aroma. When brewed, the leaves release a warm, slightly spicy, and refreshing flavor with a subtle sweetness, adding a pleasant aromatic note to teas and broths.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal culinary seasoning
• Daily wellness infusion

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Zi Su Ye is decocted into teas and soups to support the body during seasonal transitions. It is a common ingredient in cold-season soup packs, where it pairs with ginger and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with mint and chrysanthemum for a light, warming infusion.

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