Lotus Leaf Granules He Ye 荷叶 Dried Nelumbo nucifera Leaf Pieces for Tea and Decoction Wholesale Bulk

Lotus Leaf Granules, known in TCM as He Ye (荷叶), cut from the leaf of Nelumbo nucifera. This loose dried botanical is sold as an edible agricultural product sourced from Shandong. In TCM theory, lotus leaf is traditionally associated with clearing summer heat and supporting healthy fluid metabolism. It is commonly prepared as a simple infusion or added to herbal decoctions. Store in a cool dry place away from moisture and strong odors.

Key Selling Points

• Dried lotus leaf cut into small granule pieces for convenient brewing and decocting
• Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera known in TCM as He Ye 荷叶
• Sourced from Shandong origin and sold as an edible agricultural product
• Traditionally valued in TCM for clearing summer heat and light daily herbal teas
• Available in bulk wholesale quantities with small-batch same-day dispatch

Quality & Sensory

Typically green to olive-green in color with a dry crisp texture and a fresh grassy aroma. When steeped or simmered, the infusion typically shows a light yellow-green hue with a mild slightly astringent and vegetal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a light daily herbal tea
• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other botanicals
• Add to summer cooling herbal drinks
• Use in culinary preparations such as herbal congee

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, lotus leaf is traditionally used in summer heat-clearing drinks and is often paired with herbs such as hawthorn or cassia seed in daily infusions. It has long been a seasonal ingredient in folk herbalism, commonly simmered alone or with other botanicals for a light refreshing beverage. Lotus leaf is also traditionally associated with wrapping foods during steaming in Chinese culinary custom.

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