Zi Zhu Ye (Callicarpa macrophylla) — Dried Food-Herb Leaves from Yunnan, 500g
$7.12
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Description
Zi Zhu Ye (Callicarpa macrophylla), also known as Big-Leaf Beautyberry Leaf and called Zǐ Zhū Yè (紫珠叶) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is the dried leaf of a traditional food-herb botanical native to Yunnan, China. For generations it has been prized as a cooling, astringent herb used to support the Liver and Lung channels, helping to clear heat, cool the blood, and settle restless patterns. Its nature is bitter, astringent, and cool, making it a gentle yet focused herb for seasonal wellness and daily herbal preparations.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional food-herb leaf from Yunnan
- Botanical identity: Callicarpa macrophylla
- Bitter, astringent, and cooling in nature
- Enters the Liver and Lung channels in TCM
- 500g bulk pack for teas and decoctions
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully harvested and shade-dried to preserve the leaves' deep green color, papery texture, and faint herbal aroma. When decocted, the leaves yield a lightly bitter, subtly astringent infusion with an earthy green note, and the color deepens to a warm amber-green as it steeps.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Food-Herb Leaves |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Zi Zhu Ye |
| Botanical Name | Callicarpa macrophylla |
| Origin | Yunnan, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Storage | Room temperature, sealed and dry |
Usage Scenarios
- Herbal decoctions and daily teas
- Seasonal cooling herbal blends
- Traditional soup and congee additions
- Food-herb wellness routines
- Bulk herbal pantry stocking
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Zi Zhu Ye is decocted alone or blended with other cooling herbs to support the body during warm seasons. It is often simmered into light teas, added to congee, or combined with ingredients like chrysanthemum and honeysuckle for a refreshing daily infusion. In TCM food therapy, it is traditionally used to clear heat, cool the blood, and ease minor seasonal discomfort, and it appears in regional Yunnan preparations as a gentle everyday herb.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Zi Zhu Ye?
A: Zi Zhu Ye is the Chinese name for the dried leaves of Callicarpa macrophylla, also called Big-Leaf Beautyberry Leaf. It is a traditional food-herb botanical used in teas and decoctions.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Zi Zhu Ye?
A: In TCM food wellness culture, Zi Zhu Ye is considered bitter, astringent, and cooling, entering the Liver and Lung channels. It is traditionally used to clear heat, cool the blood, and support seasonal balance.
Q: How do I use dried Zi Zhu Ye leaves?
A: Rinse a small handful of leaves and simmer them in water for a decoction, or brew them as a tea. They can also be added to soups and congee. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.72 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 8 cm |
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