Wild Loquat Leaf Pi Pa Ye 500g Dried Eriobotrya japonica Folium for Traditional Herbal Tea and Decoction

Dried Wild Loquat Leaf, known in TCM as Pi Pa Ye (枇杷叶), from Eriobotrya japonica. These sun-dried whole leaves are a classic raw botanical traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Pi Pa Ye is bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the Lung and Stomach channels. Commonly simmered alone or combined with other herbs for daily herbal tea or decoction. Store in a cool dry place and use according to traditional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested loquat leaf dried by traditional sun-drying
• Botanical source Eriobotrya japonica known in TCM as Pi Pa Ye (枇杷叶)
• Whole dried leaves suitable for herbal tea and decoction preparation
• Traditionally associated with the Lung and Stomach channels in TCM theory
• Pre-packaged 500g bulk supply with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried leaves are olive-green to brownish-green with a leathery texture and slightly curled edges. They carry a mild grassy aroma, and the brewed tea typically tastes lightly bitter with a faintly sweet aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a simple daily herbal tea
• Combine with other TCM herbs in formulas
• Use in seasonal wellness preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Pi Pa Ye is traditionally used in decoctions, often prepared by simmering the leaves and straining the liquid. It is a familiar ingredient in classic herbal pairings such as with mulberry leaf or apricot kernel in traditional Lung-focused formulas, and it is also commonly brewed as a simple household tea during warm seasons. Traditional preparation often involves removing the fine hairs from the leaf surface before use.

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