Lophatherum Herb Dan Zhu Ye 500g Dried Loose Leaves for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Lophatherum Herb, known in TCM as Dan Zhu Ye (淡竹叶), is the dried leaf and stem of Lophatherum gracile. Traditionally categorized as sweet, bland, and cold in nature and associated with the Heart, Small Intestine, and Bladder channels, it is commonly prepared as a light herbal tea or added to decoctions. This naturally sun-dried botanical is sold as a food-grade raw herb for traditional wellness use.

Key Selling Points

• Identifiable TCM herb Dan Zhu Ye (淡竹叶) from Lophatherum gracile
• Naturally sun-dried leaves and stems with no added processing
• Traditionally valued in TCM for clearing heat and promoting urination
• Sold as a 500g bag of loose dried herb, suitable for tea or decoction
• Versatile raw botanical for daily herbal tea, soups, and summer drinks

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb appears as slender, pale green to yellowish-green leaves and thin stems with a light, grassy aroma. When brewed or simmered, it typically yields a mild, slightly sweet, refreshing infusion with a clean herbal finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a light daily herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other cooling herbs
• Add to summer cooling drinks or herbal soups
• Use in traditional congee or culinary herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dan Zhu Ye is traditionally used to clear heat, ease irritability, and promote urination, and it is often paired with herbs such as He Ye (lotus leaf) or Jin Yin Hua (honeysuckle) in summer herbal teas. It is a common ingredient in classic formulas like Dao Chi San and is frequently simmered into light decoctions or seasonal cooling drinks during warm months.

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