Dried Lophatherum Herb Dan Zhu Ye Loose Leaves 500g for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Dried Lophatherum Herb, known in TCM as Dan Zhu Ye (淡竹叶), from Lophatherum gracile. These whole dried leaves and blades are a classic cooling herbal material traditionally associated with clearing heat and promoting calm comfort. In TCM theory it is sweet, bland, and slightly cold in nature. Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and traditional preparations; not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Dan Zhu Ye leaves in natural sliced blade form
• Botanical source Lophatherum gracile, a traditional Chinese herb
• Traditionally used in TCM to clear heat and ease summer discomfort
• Sourced from Sichuan with a fresh green color and dry texture
• Versatile for herbal tea, decoction, soup, and foot soak preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically light green to yellow-green in color with long, narrow, papery blades and a dry, crisp texture. The aroma is mild and grassy, and when brewed the taste is typically light, slightly sweet, and refreshing.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a light herbal tea, alone or with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle
• Simmer in decoctions for traditional cooling formulas
• Add to summer soups or congee for a mild herbal note
• Use in external foot soak blends for a refreshing herbal bath

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dan Zhu Ye is traditionally used to clear heat, relieve irritability, and promote urination, often appearing in summer heat formulas and cooling teas. It is commonly paired with herbs such as He Ye, Jin Yin Hua, or Lu Gen in decoctions, and is a familiar ingredient in seasonal herbal drinks during warm months.

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