Dried Elaeagnus Leaf Hu Tu Zi Ye Whole Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Ingredient

Dried Elaeagnus Leaf, known in TCM as Hu Tu Zi Ye (胡颓子叶), from Elaeagnus pungens. These whole dried leaves are a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient valued in folk practice and commonly used in decoctions and external preparations. In TCM theory the leaf is traditionally associated with the lung channel. Supplied as a raw botanical for culinary or herbal preparation, it should be used according to traditional guidance and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried leaves of Elaeagnus pungens supplied in natural form
• Recognized TCM ingredient known as Hu Tu Zi Ye (胡颓子叶)
• Sourced from Hubei and sold as a raw edible agricultural product
• Suitable for decoction, culinary preparation, or external herbal use
• 500g pack sealed for storage in a cool dry place

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaves typically appear brownish-green to gray-green with a slightly leathery texture and curved margins. They carry a mild, faintly herbal aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically has a light, gently astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to culinary herbal preparations
• Used in folk-style external washes or compresses
• Stored as a pantry botanical for seasonal herbal use

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Elaeagnus leaf has long been used in folk herbalism, often decocted alone or combined with other lung-related herbs such as apricot kernel or platycodon root in seasonal formulas. It has also been prepared as a wash for external applications. Traditionally associated with the lung channel, it was commonly kept on hand during autumn and winter for daily herbal routines.

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