Loquat Leaf Pi Pa Ye 500g Dried Eriobotrya japonica Folium Herbal Tea Ingredient

Loquat Leaf, known in TCM as Pi Pa Ye (枇杷叶), is the dried leaf of Eriobotrya japonica. Sourced from Anhui and naturally sun-dried, these whole leaves are a classic herbal ingredient for decoctions and teas. In TCM theory, Pi Pa Ye is bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the Lung and Stomach channels. This product is sold as a food-grade botanical and is not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Pi Pa Ye (枇杷叶) dried loquat leaf from Anhui, a recognized daodi herb region
• Botanical source Eriobotrya japonica, leaves naturally sun-dried to preserve character
• Traditional TCM herb with bitter flavor and slightly cold nature, linked to Lung and Stomach channels
• Food-grade raw botanical suitable for decoctions, teas, and herbal blends
• 500g bulk pack with 24-month shelf life, stored at room temperature

Quality & Sensory

Typically, dried loquat leaves are leathery and brittle with a grayish-green to brownish upper surface and lighter underside. They carry a mild, faintly herbal aroma, and when decocted the liquor typically tastes bitter with a clean, slightly astringent finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a bitter herbal tea, often with other leaves or flowers
• Add to herbal soup blends prepared with pork or poultry
• Combine into custom herbal formulas or loose-leaf mixes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Pi Pa Ye is traditionally used in decoctions and is a familiar ingredient in classic formulas such as Pi Pa Ye decoction preparations, often paired with herbs like Sang Ye or Zhu Ru. It is traditionally associated with clearing Lung heat and harmonizing the Stomach. Home users commonly simmer the leaves briefly and strain before drinking, especially in warm seasons.

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