Dried Perilla Leaf Zi Su Ye 500g Wild Harvested Perilla frutescens Leaves for Tea Foot Soak and Culinary Use

Dried Perilla Leaf, known in TCM as Zi Su Ye (紫苏叶), from Perilla frutescens, harvested as first-flush leaves and sun-dried. In TCM theory, perilla leaf is warm in nature with a pungent flavor and is traditionally associated with the lung and spleen channels. This versatile herb is commonly prepared as tea, added to soups, or used in foot soaks. Store frozen to preserve freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested first-flush perilla leaves, sun-dried to retain natural aroma
• Botanical source Perilla frutescens, known in TCM as Zi Su Ye (紫苏叶)
• Traditionally used in TCM for its warm nature and pungent flavor
• Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, culinary seasoning, and foot soaks
• Pre-packaged 500g bulk format with 12-month shelf life when stored frozen

Quality & Sensory

Leaves are typically deep green to purplish-green with a crinkled, papery texture and a distinct aromatic, minty-basil scent. When brewed, the infusion typically shows a light greenish-yellow color with a warm, slightly spicy herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a warming herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions or add to soups
• Use as a culinary herb for fish and savory dishes
• Prepare as an external foot soak

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zi Su Ye is traditionally used to release the exterior and regulate qi, and it is a familiar ingredient in seasonal decoctions and kitchen cooking, especially paired with fish and seafood. It is also a popular folk choice for foot soaks during cold seasons. Preparation typically involves simmering or steeping the dried leaves briefly in hot water.

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