Dried Mint Leaves Bo He 50g Bottle Chinese Herbal Tea Leaves for Infusions and Culinary Use

Dried Mint Leaves, known in TCM as Bo He (薄荷), from Mentha haplocalyx. These dried leaves are a classic Chinese herbal botanical traditionally valued for their cooling nature and pungent flavor, associated in TCM theory with the Lung and Liver channels. Commonly used in herbal teas, infusions, and culinary preparations, they are a versatile pantry staple. Store sealed in a cool dry place. This product is a food item and is not intended to replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried mint leaves identified in TCM as Bo He (薄荷)
• Botanical source Mentha haplocalyx, a traditional Chinese mint species
• Sun-dried processing preserves the leaves' natural aroma and color
• Traditionally associated with a cooling nature and pungent flavor in TCM
• Suitable for herbal teas, infusions, and everyday culinary use

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaves typically show a muted green to grayish-green color with a crinkled, brittle texture. They carry a characteristic cool, refreshing minty aroma. When steeped or simmered, the resulting liquid typically tastes mildly sweet and cooling with a clean minty finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a standalone herbal tea or blend with other botanicals
• Add to soups or congee for a traditional cooling touch
• Use in culinary dishes and beverages for fresh mint flavor
• Prepare as a traditional decoction in seasonal herbal practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Bo He is traditionally associated with dispersing wind-heat and clearing the head and eyes, and it has long been included in seasonal herbal teas and decoctions. Traditionally it is paired with herbs such as Ju Hua (chrysanthemum) or Sang Ye (mulberry leaf) in cooling infusions. It is also a familiar culinary herb in both Chinese and Western kitchens, used fresh or dried in drinks and dishes.

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