Dried Mint Leaves 500g Bo He Ye Herbal Tea Loose Leaf for Infusions and Culinary Use

Dried Mint Leaves, known in TCM as Bo He (薄荷), from Mentha haplocalyx. These manually shade-dried leaves are a classic cooling herb in traditional Chinese practice, valued for their aromatic and dispersing character. In TCM theory, mint is pungent and cool and is traditionally associated with the lung and liver channels. Suitable for herbal infusions, culinary seasoning, and traditional preparations; consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially for special populations.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried mint leaves supplied as a 500g pack for regular herbal use
• Botanical source is Mentha haplocalyx, the mint used in traditional Chinese herbal practice
• Manually shade-dried to help retain natural aroma and leaf color
• In TCM theory Bo He is pungent and cool and traditionally linked to the lung and liver channels
• Versatile for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary seasoning

Quality & Sensory

The leaves typically show a green to grayish-green color with a dry, brittle texture. They carry a characteristically cool, refreshing mint aroma, and an infusion typically tastes mildly sweet with a distinct cooling, menthol-like finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a standalone herbal infusion or blend with other herbs
• Add to decoctions in traditional herbal preparations
• Use as a culinary herb for seasoning dishes and drinks
• Brew a cooling summer beverage served hot or chilled

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, mint is traditionally used to gently disperse wind-heat and soothe the throat, and it is a common ingredient in cooling summer teas. It is often paired with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle in infusions and added near the end of decoctions to preserve its volatile aroma. Traditionally associated with the lung and liver channels, it is also used in folk practice as a refreshing daily tea in warm seasons.

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