Premium Wild Tangerine Leaf Ye Zi 橘叶 Dried Citrus Leaves for Herbal Tea 500g

Dried Tangerine Leaf, known in TCM as Ye Zi (橘叶), from Citrus reticulata, harvested from mature citrus trees and carefully sun-dried to preserve its natural character. Traditionally associated with soothing the liver and regulating qi, these whole leaves are valued in folk herbal practice for daily infusions. In TCM theory, tangerine leaf is considered bitter, acrid, and gently warming. Suitable for brewing as a simple herbal tea or blending with other botanicals.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested premium grade tangerine leaf, a classic TCM botanical
• Botanical source Citrus reticulata, sun-dried whole leaves
• Traditionally used to soothe the liver and regulate qi flow
• Convenient pre-packaged 500g supply for regular herbal tea preparation
• Versatile for solo infusions or pairing with chenpi and other citrus herbs

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaves typically appear deep green to olive-brown with a slightly curled, leathery texture. They carry a fresh citrus-herbal aroma, and when steeped, the infusion typically yields a light amber liquor with a mildly bitter, refreshing citrus note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a simple daily herbal tea infusion
• Combine with chenpi or other citrus botanicals in a blended tea
• Use in traditional herbal decoctions
• Prepare as a seasonal wellness beverage

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, tangerine leaf is traditionally associated with soothing the liver, regulating qi, and resolving stagnation. Folk practice commonly uses it as a light infusion, often paired with dried tangerine peel or other citrus herbs. It has long been a seasonal household botanical, particularly valued during times when gentle qi-regulating support is traditionally sought.

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