Senna Leaf Fan Xie Ye Dried Whole Leaves 500g Traditional Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient

Senna Leaf, known in TCM as Fan Xie Ye (番泻叶), is the dried leaflet of Cassia angustifolia or Cassia acutifolia. These hand-selected whole leaves are a classic herbal ingredient traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, senna leaf is considered sweet, bitter, and cold, entering the large intestine channel. Traditionally used in short decoctions and herbal preparations, it is intended for knowledgeable adult users and is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried senna leaflets hand-selected for consistent quality
• Botanical source Cassia angustifolia, known in TCM as Fan Xie Ye
• Traditional TCM herb with sweet, bitter, and cold properties
• Natural whole-leaf form suitable for decoction or culinary preparation
• Supplied as a 500g pack of raw herbal material

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-green to yellowish-green narrow leaflets with a slightly brittle texture and faint herbal aroma. When briefly steeped or decocted, the liquid typically takes on a light yellow-brown tone with a mildly bitter, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepare as a short herbal decoction
• Steep briefly as a traditional herbal infusion
• Incorporate into culinary herbal preparations
• Blend into seasonal herbal formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, senna leaf is traditionally associated with moistening the intestines and supporting bowel movement, and it is often prepared as a brief infusion or added to herbal decoctions. Because its traditional action is considered relatively strong, it has historically been used in small amounts and for short periods. It is also a familiar ingredient in folk herbal blends and seasonal cleansing preparations.

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