Dried Dan Zhu Ye Herbal Tea Leaves 500g Premium Green Lophatherum for Traditional Decoctions

Dried Dan Zhu Ye (淡竹叶), botanically Lophatherum gracile, consists of the dried leaves and stems of the bamboo-leaf grass. In TCM theory it is considered sweet and bland, slightly cold, and associated with the Heart and Small Intestine channels. Traditionally used to clear summer heat and support urinary wellness, it is commonly prepared as a light herbal tea or added to decoctions. This 500g food-grade agricultural product is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Dan Zhu Ye (淡竹叶), the dried leaf and stem of Lophatherum gracile
• Sourced from Anhui province and offered as a fresh-crop food-grade agricultural product
• In TCM theory regarded as sweet, bland, and slightly cold, entering the Heart and Small Intestine channels
• Traditionally used to clear summer heat and support urinary wellness
• Sold as 500g loose dried herb suitable for teas and decoctions

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaves and stems are typically green to yellow-green with a light, grassy aroma. The texture is dry and slightly brittle. When brewed or decocted, the liquor is typically pale yellow-green with a mild, subtly sweet and refreshing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed alone as a light daily herbal tea
• Combined with other herbs in a traditional decoction
• Added to summer cooling soup or congee
• Used as a mild herbal infusion during warm weather

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, Dan Zhu Ye is traditionally used to clear summer heat and support urinary wellness. It is often decocted alone or paired with herbs such as mung bean or lotus leaf in summer cooling teas and soups. It may also be added to congee during hot seasons as a light, refreshing herbal food.

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