Dried Loquat Leaf Pi Pa Ye 1kg Bulk Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Loquat Leaf, known in TCM as Pi Pa Ye (枇杷叶), from Eriobotrya japonica. These dried leaves are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally used in decoctions and herbal teas. In TCM theory, loquat leaf is bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the Lung and Stomach channels. Sold as a food-grade dried botanical for traditional herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM botanical known as Pi Pa Ye (枇杷叶)
• Botanical source Eriobotrya japonica dried leaves
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal decoctions and teas
• Bulk 1kg pack sourced from Hubei origin
• Suitable for herbal shops, tea blending, and home decoction

Quality & Sensory

Typically dried loquat leaves appear brownish-green with a leathery, slightly curled texture. The aroma is mildly herbal and grassy, and decocted liquid typically carries a bitter, slightly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a loose herbal tea ingredient
• Blended with other TCM herbs in formulas
• Used in herbal shops for custom preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Pi Pa Ye is traditionally used in decoctions, often honey-processed or stir-fried to moderate its nature. It is a familiar ingredient in classic formulas such as Chuan Bei Pi Pa Gao style preparations and is commonly paired with herbs like mulberry leaf or apricot kernel. Traditionally associated with clearing Lung heat and harmonizing the Stomach in classical herbal theory.

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