Dried Chou Wu Tong Leaves Chou Wu Tong Ye Clerodendrum trichotomum Leaf Traditional Chinese Herb 500g

Dried Chou Wu Tong Leaf, known in TCM as Chou Wu Tong Ye (臭梧桐叶), from Clerodendrum trichotomum. These sun-dried leaves are a traditional Chinese botanical supplied as a raw edible agricultural product. In TCM theory the leaf is traditionally associated with dispelling wind and dampness and supporting joint comfort. Store in a cool dry place and use as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Chou Wu Tong Ye (臭梧桐叶) leaf from a core production area in Henan, China
• Botanical source Clerodendrum trichotomum, a recognized traditional Chinese medicinal leaf
• Sun-dried whole leaves with natural color and aroma retained through simple晾晒 processing
• Traditionally associated in TCM with dispelling wind-damp and supporting joint and skin wellness
• Versatile raw herb suitable for decoction, external wash, or herbal foot soak preparations

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaves typically appear grayish-green to brownish-green with a slightly wrinkled, papery texture and a faint characteristic herbal aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a light greenish-brown tone with a mild, slightly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into a traditional herbal decoction under practitioner guidance
• Prepared as an external wash or compress for traditional skin and joint care
• Added to herbal foot soak blends for a warming traditional bath
• Used in folk herbal formulas alongside other wind-damp dispelling botanicals

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Chou Wu Tong Ye has long been used in decoctions and external washes, traditionally associated with dispelling wind and dampness and easing joint discomfort. Folk usage includes combining the leaf with other herbs such as Qin Jiao or Sang Zhi in wind-damp formulas, and boiling it for external bathing or foot soaks. It is also traditionally applied in seasonal washes during damp weather.

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