Da Qing Ye Dried Isatis Leaf 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use

Da Qing Ye (大青叶) is the dried leaf of Isatis indigotica, a classic botanical in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In TCM theory it is considered bitter and salty in flavor with a cold nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat. These whole dried leaves are supplied as a raw herbal ingredient for decoction, tea-style simmering, or culinary preparation. This product is a food-grade agricultural item and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Da Qing Ye leaves in natural unprocessed form
• Botanical source Isatis indigotica, a staple TCM heat-clearing herb
• Sourced from Gansu province, a recognized herb-growing region
• Suitable for decoction, simmered drinks, and culinary preparation
• Sealed 500g resealable bag with 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaves typically appear dark green to grayish-green with a wrinkled, slightly brittle texture. They carry a mild grassy-herbal aroma, and a simmered liquid typically tastes distinctly bitter with a lingering salty-green character typical of this botanical.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Add to herbal soup preparations during cooking
• Brew as a bitter herbal tea-style infusion
• Use in seasonal culinary recipes following traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Da Qing Ye is traditionally associated with clearing heat and detoxifying, and it is commonly included in heat-clearing formulas alongside herbs such as Jin Yin Honeysuckle and Lian Qiao Forsythia. Traditionally it is simmered in decoctions, sometimes combined with other cooling botanicals, and used especially in warm seasons according to traditional herbal custom.

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