Dried Perilla Leaf Zi Su Ye 500g Farm Sun Dried Culinary Herb for Fish Crab and Shrimp Dishes

Dried Perilla Leaf, known in TCM as Zi Su Ye (紫苏叶), from Perilla frutescens, is the sun-dried foliage of the perilla plant. Traditionally associated with releasing the exterior and regulating qi in TCM theory, it is widely used as a culinary herb for fish, crab, and shrimp dishes. Store in a cool, dry, ventilated place away from light.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried perilla leaf sold as edible agricultural produce
• Botanical source Perilla frutescens with Chinese name Zi Su Ye 紫苏叶
• Farm sun-dried using traditional晾晒 processing
• Classic spice for cooking fish, shrimp, crab, and other seafood
• 500g bulk pack with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep green to purplish-green dried leaves with a crinkled, papery texture. The aroma is characteristically fragrant and slightly minty with warm herbal notes, and the flavor is aromatic and mildly pungent when cooked.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add to braised or stir-fried fish dishes
• Season crab, shrimp, and other seafood cooking
• Infuse as a traditional herbal tea
• Use in congee or herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Zi Su Ye is acrid and warm and is traditionally associated with the lung and spleen channels. It has traditionally been used to release the exterior, disperse cold, regulate qi, and calm the middle. In folk practice it is commonly paired with ginger for seafood dishes and simmered into decoctions or teas, especially in colder seasons.

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