Cotton Rose Leaf Fu Rong Ye 芙蓉叶 Dried Hibiscus Mutabilis Leaves Traditional Herbal Tea and Decoction Herb 500g

Cotton Rose Leaf, known in TCM as Fu Rong Ye (芙蓉叶), comes from the leaves of Hibiscus mutabilis, commonly called the cotton rose or wood hibiscus. These naturally sun-dried leaves are a classic Chinese botanical traditionally valued for their cooling nature and bitter-sweet flavor profile. In TCM theory, Fu Rong Ye is associated with clearing heat and supporting the body's natural balance. Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and external washes when prepared according to traditional practice.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Fu Rong Ye 芙蓉叶 from Hibiscus mutabilis leaves
• Naturally sun-dried to preserve traditional herbal character
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM practice
• Versatile for herbal tea, decoction, or external wash preparation
• 500g bulk bag suitable for regular herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically green to yellowish-green dried leaves with a slightly wrinkled texture and a mild grassy-herbal aroma. When brewed or decocted, the liquid typically shows a light amber tone with a gently bitter, faintly sweet taste characteristic of cotton rose leaf.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a traditional herbal tea infusion
• Simmer in decoctions with other cooling herbs
• Prepare as an external wash for traditional topical use
• Incorporate into seasonal herbal formulas

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Fu Rong Ye has long been used in herbal decoctions and external washes. It is traditionally associated with clearing heat and is sometimes combined with other cooling botanicals such as Jin Yin Honeysuckle or Pu Gong Ying dandelion in classical formulas. Folk herbalists have also applied cotton rose leaf externally in poultices and washes. Seasonal use is common in warmer months when cooling herbs are traditionally favored.

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