Dried Lotus Leaf Blocks He Ye 500g Bulk Herbal Tea Ingredient Sun Dried Cut Pieces

Dried Lotus Leaf Blocks, known in TCM as He Ye (荷叶), from Nelumbo nucifera, are cut and sun-dried leaf pieces sold as a bulk raw herb for tea preparation. In TCM theory, lotus leaf is traditionally associated with clearing summer heat and supporting healthy fluid metabolism. These plain dried leaf blocks contain a single botanical ingredient and are commonly steeped as a light herbal infusion. Consult a qualified practitioner before regular use, as this product is a food and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Bulk 500g pack of cut and sun-dried lotus leaf blocks for herbal tea preparation
• Single-ingredient raw botanical sourced from the leaf of Nelumbo nucifera
• Known in TCM as He Ye, traditionally used in summer cooling infusions
• Simple air-dried processing with no added ingredients or flavorings
• Suitable for solo steeping or blending with other TCM tea herbs

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaf pieces typically appear grayish green to yellowish green with a slightly curled, broken texture. They carry a mild, fresh grassy aroma, and brewed lotus leaf tea typically tastes light, clean, and gently vegetal with a faintly bitter finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone as a light daily herbal tea
• Blend with hawthorn or other TCM herbs for a traditional infusion
• Simmer briefly for a stronger lotus leaf decoction
• Use as a bulk tea ingredient for seasonal summer drinks

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, lotus leaf has long been prepared as a summer infusion, valued in TCM theory for its association with clearing heat and resolving dampness. It is commonly steeped alone or paired with herbs such as hawthorn or cassia seed in folk herbal tea blends, and has also been used in congee and light seasonal decoctions during warm months.

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