Senna Leaf Fan Xie Ye Dried Herbal Tea Ingredient Bulk Loose Leaves Traditional TCM Herb 500g

Senna Leaf, known in TCM as Fan Xie Ye (番泻叶), is the dried leaf of Cassia angustifolia or Cassia acutifolia. These sun-dried loose leaves are a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally valued for their bitter, cold nature and traditional association with the large intestine channel. In TCM theory, senna leaf is traditionally used to promote bowel movement and clear accumulated heat. Commonly prepared as a short-steeped herbal infusion or used in decoctions, it is intended for occasional short-term use and should not replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Senna Leaf, known in TCM as Fan Xie Ye (番泻叶)
• Botanical source Cassia angustifolia or Cassia acutifolia, dried whole leaves
• Traditionally used in TCM to support bowel movement and clear internal heat
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural leaf form and aroma
• Versatile loose herb suitable for herbal infusions and decoction blends

Quality & Sensory

The leaves typically appear narrow, lance-shaped, and grayish green with a slightly brittle texture. They carry a mild, grassy aroma, and a brief infusion typically yields a light yellowish-brown tea with a distinctly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep briefly in hot water as a traditional herbal infusion
• Add to herbal decoctions prepared in traditional practice
• Use as a raw material for blending herbal tea products
• Incorporate into seasonal herbal formulations under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, senna leaf is traditionally used to moisten the intestines and promote bowel movement, and it is traditionally associated with clearing heat and relieving food stagnation. It is commonly prepared as a short, light infusion rather than a long decoction, since prolonged simmering is traditionally thought to weaken its effect. Practitioners have historically paired it with herbs such as Chen Pi (tangerine peel) in traditional formulas. It is intended for occasional short-term use and not as a daily long-term tea.

FAQ Q&A