Bu Zha Ye (Microcos paniculata) — Dried Food Herb Leaf for Tea & Soup
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Description
Bu Zha Ye (Microcos paniculata) is the dried leaf of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bù Zhā Yè (布渣叶). Also called Po Bu Ye (破布叶) and Suo Yi Zi (蓑衣子), this humble southern Chinese leaf has been prized for centuries as a gentle, digestion-supporting herb used in daily teas, summer decoctions, and cooling soup blends. Its nature is light, mild, and slightly cooling, making it a soft yet effective herb for easing summer heat, harmonizing the stomach, and supporting comfortable digestion.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional food-herb leaf for daily wellness
- Dried Bu Zha Ye (Microcos paniculata)
- Also known as Po Bu Ye and Suo Yi Zi
- Suitable for herbal tea and cooling soups
- 500g value pack, clean dried leaf
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its deep green color, dry papery texture, and mild leafy aroma. When decocted, the leaves yield a light golden-green infusion with a soft, subtly sweet and grassy flavor, gentle on the palate and easy to blend with other herbs.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Leaf |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Bu Zha Ye |
| Botanical Name | Microcos paniculata |
| Form | Dried Whole Leaf |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Shelf Life | 12 months |
Usage Scenarios
- Daily herbal tea
- Summer cooling decoction
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Herbal tea blends with other food herbs
- Seasonal wellness drink
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Bu Zha Ye is decocted into light teas and summer soups to support digestion and ease seasonal heat. It is a common ingredient in southern Chinese cooling tea formulas, where it pairs with ingredients like chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, and dried tangerine peel. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended for a mild, refreshing infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Bu Zha Ye?
A: Bu Zha Ye is the common Chinese name for the dried leaf of Microcos paniculata, also called Po Bu Ye or Suo Yi Zi. It is a traditional food herb used in tea and soup.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Bu Zha Ye?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Bu Zha Ye is associated with easing summer heat, harmonizing the stomach, and supporting comfortable digestion. It is often used in cooling teas and soups for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Bu Zha Ye?
A: Rinse the leaves and simmer them with soup ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | 500 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 8 cm |
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