Dried Pyrrosia Leaf Shi Wei 石韦 Whole Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Material

Dried Pyrrosia Leaf, known in TCM as Shi Wei (石韦), from Pyrrosia lingua, offered as whole dried fronds. In TCM theory Shi Wei is sweet and slightly bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the lung and bladder channels. This raw botanical is commonly prepared as a decoction or herbal tea. It is sold as a food-grade agricultural product and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Shi Wei fronds in natural unprocessed form
• Botanical source Pyrrosia lingua, a classic TCM leaf herb
• Sourced from Sichuan, a recognized production region
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and daily herbal teas
• Convenient 500g resealable bag with 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried fronds are grayish-green to brownish-green with a leathery texture and fine hairs on the underside. The aroma is mildly herbal and grassy, and a prepared infusion typically tastes lightly bitter with a faintly sweet aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Brewed as a mild daily herbal tea
• Blended into multi-herb TCM formulas
• Used in seasonal wellness preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Shi Wei has long been included in decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Che Qian Zi or Dong Kui Zi in classic formulas. It was traditionally valued in herbal tea blends during warm seasons and prepared by simmering the dried fronds in water. Folk usage also includes combining it with other cooling leaf herbs for everyday wellness drinks.

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