Dried Da Qing Ye Leaf 500g Ban Lan Gen Leaf Isatis Herbal Tea Raw Chinese Herb

Dried Da Qing Ye (大青叶) leaf, the leaf of Isatis indigotica, a classic Chinese herbal material. In TCM theory it is considered bitter and cold and traditionally associated with clearing heat. Sold as dried whole or cut leaf for decoction or herbal tea preparation. Store in a cool dry place and use under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Chinese herb known as Da Qing Ye (大青叶)
• Botanical source Isatis indigotica, also linked to Ban Lan Gen leaf
• Dried whole leaf form suitable for decoction or tea
• In TCM theory bitter and cold, traditionally associated with clearing heat
• Bulk 500g pack for home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark grayish-green to brownish dried leaves with a slightly wrinkled, brittle texture and a mild grassy aroma. When decocted, the liquid is typically pale yellow-green with a distinctly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Brewed as a bitter herbal tea
• Combined with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Used in seasonal home herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Da Qing Ye is traditionally associated with clearing heat and is often decocted alone or combined with herbs such as Jin Yin Hua or Ban Lan Gen. It has also been used in folk herbalism for seasonal wellness teas, typically prepared by simmering the dried leaf in water.

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