Chai Hu Ye Bupleurum Leaf 500g Dried Herbal Tea Material Shanxi Origin

Chai Hu Ye (柴胡叶), the dried leaf of Bupleurum chinense, is a traditional Chinese herbal material from Shanxi. In TCM theory, Bupleurum is associated with soothing liver qi and resolving constraint, and the leaf is traditionally valued in herbal teas and decoctions. Sold as a raw agricultural product in a resealable 500g bag, it is intended for traditional herbal preparation rather than as a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Bupleurum leaf known in TCM as Chai Hu Ye (柴胡叶)
• Botanical source Bupleurum chinense with whole-leaf form
• Sourced from Shanxi province in China
• Traditionally associated with soothing liver qi in TCM practice
• Supplied as a 500g resealable bag of raw herbal material

Quality & Sensory

The leaves typically appear grayish-green to dark green with a dry, brittle texture and a faint grassy-herbal aroma. When brewed or decocted, they typically yield a light amber infusion with a mildly bitter, slightly aromatic taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a traditional herbal tea infusion
• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other botanicals
• Use in seasonal herbal soup preparations
• Blend into custom herbal formulas at home

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, Bupleurum is a classic herb associated with harmonizing shaoyang and soothing liver qi. The leaf form is commonly prepared as a simple infusion or added to multi-herb decoctions, often paired with herbs such as chrysanthemum or mint in daily wellness teas. It is traditionally used in spring and seasonal transitions when herbalists emphasize liver-related balance.

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