Zi Su Ye (Perilla frutescens) — Dried Perilla Leaf for Tea, Soup & Culinary Use

Zi Su Ye (Perilla frutescens) is the dried leaf of a beloved food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Zǐ Sū Yè (紫苏叶). Also called Perilla Leaf, it has been prized for centuries as a warming, qi-moving herb used to release the exterior, ease the chest, and harmonize the stomach. Its nature is warm and pungent, making it a gentle yet aromatic herb for seasonal teas, soups, and everyday cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food herb for tea and cooking
• Dried Perilla frutescens leaves
• Naturally sun-dried whole leaves
• Aromatic, warming, and qi-moving
• Versatile for tea, soup, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its deep green color, broad leaf shape, and fresh, minty aroma. When brewed, the leaves release a warm, slightly spicy fragrance with a light, refreshing taste, while in soups they soften and lend a gentle herbal note that complements ginger and other warming ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Culinary seasoning for seafood and stir-fries
• Seasonal warming drinks
• Medicinal food soup packs

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Zi Su Ye is brewed as a warming tea, added to soups, and used as a culinary herb to balance rich or cooling dishes. It is a common ingredient in seasonal decoctions paired with ginger and jujube, and in medicinal food soups for daily comfort. As a tea, it is often blended with mint or ginger for a light, aromatic infusion.

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