Wild Lophatherum Leaf Dan Zhu Ye 500g Dried Herb for Tea and Decoction

Wild Lophatherum Leaf, known in TCM as Dan Zhu Ye (淡竹叶), from Lophatherum gracile, is a dried leaf herb traditionally used for herbal tea and decoctions. In TCM theory it is sweet, bland, and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat and promoting urination. This pre-packaged dried herb is suitable for daily herbal tea, decoction, and culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Dan Zhu Ye (淡竹叶) dried leaf herb
• Botanical source Lophatherum gracile, a traditional TCM herb
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat and promoting urination in TCM
• Sun-dried and screened for quality, first-flush new stock
• Versatile for herbal tea, decoction, and culinary preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried leaves are light green to yellow-green with a slender, grassy texture and a mild, fresh herbal aroma. When brewed, the tea typically has a light, refreshing taste with subtle grassy notes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a light herbal tea with hot water
• Simmer in decoctions with other cooling herbs
• Add to summer herbal drinks and seasonal beverages
• Use in culinary preparations such as herbal congee

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dan Zhu Ye is traditionally used to clear heat and relieve irritability, and to promote urination. It is commonly prepared as a simple infusion or combined with herbs such as He Ye (lotus leaf) or Jin Yin Hua (honeysuckle) in summer cooling teas. Traditionally it is also used in seasonal drinks during hot weather.

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