Dried Mint Leaves Bo He 薄荷叶 Loose Herbal Tea 500g for Cooling Infusions

Dried Mint Leaves, known in TCM as Bo He (薄荷叶), from Mentha haplocalyx, offered as whole dried leaves. In TCM theory, mint is cool in nature and pungent in flavor, traditionally associated with the lung and liver channels. Traditionally used in herbal teas and infusions, it is valued for its cooling character. This is a food-grade dried botanical and is not a substitute for medication.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried mint leaves supplied in their natural unprocessed form
• Botanical source is Mentha haplocalyx, known in TCM as Bo He 薄荷叶
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its cooling nature
• Sourced from Jiangsu province with direct-from-origin supply
• Suitable for herbal infusions, decoctions, and culinary applications

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaves typically show a green to grayish-green color with a crinkled, brittle texture. They carry a characteristic cool, refreshing mint aroma, and when steeped in hot water they typically yield a light, invigorating infusion with a clean menthol taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a standalone herbal tea or blend with other botanicals
• Add to herbal decoctions prepared in traditional practice
• Use in cooling summer beverages and seasonal drinks
• Incorporate into culinary dishes for a fresh mint note

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Bo He is commonly prepared as a light infusion or added near the end of decoctions, as prolonged boiling is traditionally avoided. It is often paired with herbs such as Ju Hua (chrysanthemum) or Gan Cao (licorice root) in daily teas. Traditionally associated with dispersing wind-heat and soothing the throat, it is a popular warm-season botanical.

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