Dried Perilla Leaf Zi Su Ye 100g Wild Harvested Culinary Herb for Tea Cooking and Foot Soak

Dried Perilla Leaf, known in TCM as Zi Su Ye (紫苏叶), from Perilla frutescens, is the dried leaf of the perilla plant supplied as whole decoction pieces. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with releasing the exterior and regulating qi. Its aromatic nature suits culinary seasoning, herbal tea, and external foot soaks. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried perilla leaf pieces in original natural form
• Botanical source Perilla frutescens known as Zi Su Ye in Chinese herbal tradition
• Aromatic leaf traditionally valued in TCM for exterior-releasing and qi-regulating use
• Versatile form suitable for cooking seasoning herbal infusion and foot soak
• Sealed canister packaging with 730 day shelf life when stored cool and dry

Quality & Sensory

Leaves are typically purplish green to purple with a crinkled papery texture and a distinct aromatic fragrance. When steeped or simmered the infusion typically carries a warm minty basil-like taste with a slightly spicy finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a warming herbal tea
• Add to soups fish dishes and stir-fries as an aromatic seasoning
• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Use dried leaves for an external foot soak

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Zi Su Ye is traditionally used to release the exterior, disperse cold, and regulate qi, and it is a familiar ingredient in seasonal decoctions and cooking. Traditionally it is paired with ginger in warm infusions and added to fish and seafood dishes in Chinese cuisine. Dried leaves are also a common folk choice for external foot soaks.

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