San Ye Qing Three Leaf Root Dried Herb 500g TCM Botanical for Decoction and Culinary Use

Three Leaf Root, known in TCM as San Ye Qing (三叶青), is the dried whole herb or root of Tetrastigma hemsleyanum, also called Jin Qian Diao Hu Lu (金钱吊葫芦) or Shi Hou Zi (石猴子). Sourced from Guizhou, this raw botanical is sold as a whole-form edible agricultural product for culinary and traditional herbal preparation. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with cooling properties and is valued in folk herbal practice. Store sealed in a cool dry place. Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic San Ye Qing (三叶青) raw herb sourced from Guizhou
• Botanical source Tetrastigma hemsleyanum in whole natural form
• Also known by folk names Jin Qian Diao Hu Lu and Shi Hou Zi
• 500g pack suitable for decoction, soup, or culinary preparation
• Sealed packaging with 36-month shelf life when stored cool and dry

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb shows slender root tubers with a brownish exterior and pale inner texture, carrying a mild earthy aroma. When decocted, it typically yields a light herbal infusion with a subtle, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked soups in small amounts
• Used in folk culinary herbal recipes
• Stored as a pantry botanical for seasonal preparation

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk herbal practice, San Ye Qing is traditionally associated with clearing heat and is often prepared by decoction or added to herbal soups. It is commonly used in seasonal folk formulas, sometimes paired with other cooling botanicals according to traditional guidance. As a raw edible agricultural product, it is intended for culinary and traditional preparation rather than direct consumption as a medicine.

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