Dried Peppermint Leaf Bo He 薄荷叶 Herbal Tea Ingredient 500g

Dried Peppermint Leaf, known in TCM as Bo He (薄荷叶), from Mentha haplocalyx, consisting of dried leaves prepared by a drying process. In TCM theory, peppermint is cool in nature with a pungent flavor and is traditionally associated with the lung and liver channels. This loose leaf is commonly used as a raw botanical for herbal tea blends and culinary infusions. Store sealed in a cool dry place and use as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Loose dried peppermint leaves sold as edible agricultural produce
• Botanical source Mentha haplocalyx known in TCM as Bo He 薄荷叶
• Dried processing preserves the leaves for tea and culinary use
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its cool nature and pungent flavor
• Versatile raw ingredient for herbal tea blends and infusions

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaves typically show a green to grayish-green color with a crinkled, brittle texture. They typically carry a fresh, cooling minty aroma, and when steeped they typically yield a light, refreshing infusion with a cool minty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a refreshing herbal tea on its own
• Blend with chrysanthemum or other botanicals for tea mixes
• Add to cooling summer beverages
• Use in culinary infusions and desserts

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bo He is traditionally used in cooling teas and decoctions, often paired with chrysanthemum or mulberry leaf in classic herbal combinations. It is a common seasonal ingredient in summer drinks, and folk practice also uses it in light culinary infusions for its refreshing character.

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