Da Qing Ye Dried Isatis Leaf Bulk Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient 500g

Da Qing Ye (大青叶) is the dried leaf of Isatis indigotica, a classic cooling herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In TCM theory it is bitter and salty in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat and cooling the blood. These dried leaves are suitable for decoction, herbal tea blends, and culinary preparation, and should be stored cool and dry.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional TCM cooling herb known as Da Qing Ye (大青叶)
• Botanical source Isatis indigotica, dried whole leaves
• Bitter and salty flavor with cold nature in TCM theory
• Sold as a bulk food-grade raw herb in 500g portions
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark green to grayish-green wrinkled leaves with a brittle, papery texture and a faint grassy aroma. When decocted, the liquid is typically pale green-brown with a distinctly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended into cooling herbal teas
• Added to soups or congee in small amounts
• Used in seasonal culinary preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Da Qing Ye is traditionally used in heat-clearing formulas and decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Ban Lan Gen (板蓝根) root or Jin Yin Hua (金银花). It has also been used in folk practice for seasonal wellness teas during warm months. Preparation typically involves simmering the dried leaves in water.

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