Qing Tian Kui Dried Herb 500g Single Leaf Lotus Nervine Herbal Tea Ingredient

Qing Tian Kui (青天葵), also called Du Ye Lian (独叶莲) or Zhen Zhu Ye (珍珠叶), is the dried whole plant or leaf of Nervilia fordii, a prized southern Chinese medicinal herb. In TCM theory it is considered cool in nature with a sweet and slightly bitter flavor, traditionally associated with clearing heat and moistening the lungs. Sold as a raw edible botanical for decoction or tea preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Qing Tian Kui (青天葵) sourced as origin-supplied raw herb
• Botanical source Nervilia fordii known as single leaf lotus or pearl leaf
• Traditionally valued in southern Chinese herbal practice for clearing heat
• Whole dried herb supplied in 500g bulk-friendly packaging
• Versatile for decoctions, herbal teas, and soup preparation

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically appears as small, dark green to brownish leaves with slender stems, showing a slightly wrinkled texture and faint grassy aroma. When decocted, it typically yields a light amber infusion with a mildly bitter, refreshing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a cooling herbal tea
• Added to slow-cooked soups with other herbs
• Used in seasonal wellness recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Qing Tian Kui is traditionally associated with clearing heat, benefiting the throat, and moistening the lungs. It is commonly decocted alone or combined with other cooling herbs, and is a familiar ingredient in southern Chinese household soups during warm seasons. Folk herbalists have long valued this small orchid herb for daily wellness preparations.

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