Lotus Leaf Powder He Ye 500g Finely Ground Herbal Powder for Tea and Culinary Use

Lotus Leaf Powder, known in TCM as He Ye (荷叶), from Nelumbo nucifo… wait, correct spelling: Nelumbo nucifera. This 500g powder is made from dried lotus leaf, finely ground for convenient use. In TCM theory, lotus leaf is traditionally associated with a bitter flavor and neutral nature. It is commonly used in herbal teas, decoctions, and culinary preparations. This product is a food-grade botanical powder and is not intended to replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Finely ground lotus leaf powder made from dried Nelumbo nucifera leaves
• Known in TCM as He Ye (荷叶) with established traditional herbal value
• Convenient powder form for teas, decoctions, and culinary blending
• Sourced from Anhui with 24-month shelf life when stored cool and dry
• Suitable for both retail and bulk herbal powder needs

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically greenish-brown to grayish-green with a fine, dry texture. It typically carries a fresh, grassy-green aroma. When brewed or steeped, it typically yields a light, mildly bitter and astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a light herbal tea
• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blend into congee or culinary recipes
• Mix into herbal powder combinations by formula

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, lotus leaf has traditionally been used in summer herbal teas and decoction blends, often paired with herbs such as hawthorn or cassia seed in folk formulas. It is traditionally associated with clearing summer heat and supporting the body's natural fluid balance. The powder form allows easy incorporation into teas, congee, and customized herbal powder formulas.

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