Senna Leaf Fan Xie Ye Dried Herbal Tea Leaves 500g Bulk Loose Botanicals

Senna Leaf, known in TCM as Fan Xie Ye (番泻叶), is the dried leaflet of Cassia angustifolia or Cassia acutifolia. These whole dried leaves are a classic herbal tea botanical traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, senna leaf is sweet and bitter in flavor and cold in nature, associated with the large intestine channel. Traditionally used for short-term herbal tea preparation, it should be used in small amounts and not taken long term.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried senna leaf sold as a bulk 500g agricultural product
• Botanical source is Cassia angustifolia, a traditional TCM leaf herb
• Known in Chinese herbalism as Fan Xie Ye (番泻叶)
• New-crop leaves suitable for loose herbal tea and decoction use
• Store in a cool dry place with a shelf life of over 12 months

Quality & Sensory

Typically narrow, lance-shaped leaflets in grayish-green to yellow-green tones with a slightly brittle texture and faint herbal aroma. When brewed, senna leaf typically yields a light yellowish infusion with a mildly bitter, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew a small amount as a short-term herbal tea infusion
• Add to traditional herbal decoctions prepared with other botanicals
• Use in small quantities for seasonal herbal cleansing routines
• Blend into loose herbal tea mixes for culinary or wellness use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, senna leaf is traditionally used to moisten the intestines and promote bowel movement, often prepared as a brief infusion or added to herbal decoctions. It is commonly paired with other digestive herbs in traditional formulas and is typically used for short periods rather than as a daily long-term tea. Traditional preparation uses small quantities steeped in hot water.

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