Dried Persimmon Leaf Shi Ye 500g Sun Dried Persimmon Leaves for Herbal Tea

Dried Persimmon Leaf, known in TCM as Shi Ye (柿叶), from Diospyros kaki. These sun-dried leaves are a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient commonly prepared as a simple infusion. In TCM theory, persimmon leaf is associated with a bitter flavor and cooling nature. Enjoy as part of a balanced herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Sun-dried persimmon leaves supplied as a raw herbal ingredient
• Botanical source Diospyros kaki, known in TCM as Shi Ye (柿叶)
• Sulfur-free drying process with leaves kept whole for infusion
• Traditionally prepared as a light herbal tea in Chinese folk practice
• Suitable for daily herbal brewing, blending, or culinary experimentation

Quality & Sensory

Leaves are typically olive to brownish green with a dry, papery texture and a mild grassy-herbal aroma. When steeped, the infusion typically shows a light amber-green color with a gently astringent, slightly sweet finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a simple herbal tea
• Blend with other dried herbs for custom infusions
• Use in traditional herbal decoctions
• Incorporate into seasonal wellness routines

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, persimmon leaf has long been prepared as a daily infusion, often steeped alone or combined with other mild herbs such as chrysanthemum or goji berry. Folk herbalists traditionally valued it as a cooling beverage for warm seasons, and it remains a familiar home-style tea ingredient in rural China.

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