Dried Iron Tree Leaf Segments Tie Ye Chinese Herbal Tea Material Bulk Wholesale

Dried Iron Tree Leaf Segments, known in TCM as Tie Ye (铁树叶), are cut sections of cycad leaves prepared in their natural form. Traditionally associated with moving qi and supporting circulation in classical herbal practice, these segments are typically used in decoctions and herbal formulas. Store sealed in a cool dry place and use as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Cut leaf segments in natural whole form for decoction use
• Botanical source is cycad leaf known in TCM as Tie Ye
• Traditionally associated with qi-moving and blood-circulating actions
• Sold by the jin as edible agricultural produce with 12-month shelf life
• Sealed packaging suitable for cool dry or refrigerated storage

Quality & Sensory

Segments typically show a deep green to brownish-green color with a firm, dry, leathery texture. The aroma is typically mild and grassy, and decocted liquid usually carries a light, slightly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other herbs in classical formulas
• Prepared as a mild herbal tea infusion
• Used in seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Tie Ye is traditionally associated with regulating qi and invigorating blood circulation, and it has appeared in folk decoctions often paired with other circulating herbs. It is traditionally prepared by simmering the segments in water, sometimes alongside roots or flowers in seasonal herbal soups. Practitioners historically selected well-dried, clean segments for formula use.

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