Dried Cycas Leaf Slices Tie Ye 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Dried Cycas Leaf Slices, known in TCM as Tie Ye (铁叶), from Cycas revoluta, the sago palm. These cut leaf slices are a traditional Chinese botanical supplied as a raw edible agricultural product. In TCM theory, cycas leaf is traditionally associated with regulating qi and supporting comfortable digestion. Traditionally prepared by decoction or infusion, it is valued in folk herbal practice. Store in a cool, dry place and use under the guidance of a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tie Ye 铁叶 cut from cycas palm leaves in convenient slices
• Botanical source Cycas revoluta, a classic Chinese folk herb
• Traditionally used in TCM to regulate qi and soothe the chest and abdomen
• Sliced form is easy to measure, decoct, or infuse
• Supplied as a raw edible agricultural product with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a glossy dark green to brownish-green upper surface with a paler underside and a firm, leathery texture. They carry a mild grassy aroma, and a decoction typically yields a light, slightly bitter and astringent herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into a traditional herbal decoction
• Steeped as a mild herbal tea infusion
• Added to folk herbal soup preparations
• Used in seasonal herbal blends under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk practice, Tie Ye has long been decocted on its own or combined with other herbs. It is traditionally associated with moving qi, easing chest and abdominal discomfort, and supporting healthy circulation. Historical texts also record its use in external washes. Common pairings include other qi-regulating and blood-moving botanicals, and it is typically prepared by simmering the slices in water.

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