Da Qing Ye Dried Isatis Leaf 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use
$6.55
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Description
Da Qing Ye (大青叶) is the dried leaf of Isatis indigotica, a classic botanical in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In TCM theory it is considered bitter and salty in flavor with a cold nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat. These whole dried leaves are supplied as a raw herbal ingredient for decoction, tea-style simmering, or culinary preparation. This product is a food-grade agricultural item and is not intended to replace medical treatment.



Key Selling Points
- Whole dried Da Qing Ye leaves in natural unprocessed form
- Botanical source Isatis indigotica, a staple TCM heat-clearing herb
- Sourced from Gansu province, a recognized herb-growing region
- Suitable for decoction, simmered drinks, and culinary preparation
- Sealed 500g resealable bag with 24-month shelf life



Quality & Sensory
The dried leaves typically appear dark green to grayish-green with a wrinkled, slightly brittle texture. They carry a mild grassy-herbal aroma, and a simmered liquid typically tastes distinctly bitter with a lingering salty-green character typical of this botanical.



Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Raw Chinese herbal ingredient |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 大青叶 |
| Pinyin | Da Qing Ye |
| Botanical Name | Isatis indigotica |
| Plant Part | Dried leaf |
| Net Weight | 500g per bag |



Usage Scenarios
- Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
- Add to herbal soup preparations during cooking
- Brew as a bitter herbal tea-style infusion
- Use in seasonal culinary recipes following traditional practice



Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Da Qing Ye is traditionally associated with clearing heat and detoxifying, and it is commonly included in heat-clearing formulas alongside herbs such as Jin Yin Honeysuckle and Lian Qiao Forsythia. Traditionally it is simmered in decoctions, sometimes combined with other cooling botanicals, and used especially in warm seasons according to traditional herbal custom.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is 500g of whole dried Da Qing Ye (大青叶), the leaf of Isatis indigotica, supplied as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient from Gansu.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory it is bitter, salty, and cold, traditionally associated with clearing heat. It has long been used in traditional heat-clearing formulas.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in decoctions, added to herbal soups, or brewed as a bitter infusion following traditional practice.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.55 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 6 cm |
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