Perilla Leaf Powder Zi Su Ye Fine Ground Culinary Herb 500g

Perilla Leaf Powder, known in TCM as Zi Su Ye (紫苏叶), is finely milled from the dried leaves of Perilla frutescens. This 500g pack of aromatic green powder is a versatile culinary and traditional herb. In TCM theory, perilla leaf is pungent and warm and is traditionally associated with the lung and spleen channels. It is commonly used in herbal cooking, teas, and seasonal dishes, and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Finely milled powder made from dried perilla leaves
• Botanical source Perilla frutescens known in TCM as Zi Su Ye
• Traditional herb valued in Chinese culinary and folk practice
• Convenient 500g pack suitable for kitchens and herbal pantries
• Sourced from Hebei with a 12 month shelf life when stored cool and dry

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically a muted green to greenish brown color with a fine, dry texture. It carries the characteristic fresh, slightly minty and basil like aroma of perilla leaf, and when steeped or mixed into dishes it typically imparts a warm, herbaceous taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep into a warm herbal tea or infusion
• Blend into congee or porridge for a traditional touch
• Add to soups, broths, and savory dishes as a culinary herb
• Mix into seasonings, dressings, or baked goods

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Zi Su Ye is a common household herb, often steeped as a warming tea in cooler seasons or added to soups and congee. It is traditionally paired with ginger and other pungent herbs in folk preparations, and fresh or dried perilla leaves are also widely used in East Asian cooking to season fish, vegetables, and rice dishes.

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