Dried Tangerine Leaf Ye Zi Loose Raw Herb 500g for Decoction and Tea

Dried Tangerine Leaf, known in TCM as Ye Zi (橘叶), from Citrus reticulata, offered as sun-dried whole leaves. In TCM theory, tangerine leaf is traditionally associated with soothing liver qi and regulating the middle burner. This loose raw herb is suitable for decoction, herbal tea blends, or as raw material for powder preparation. Store in a cool, dry place and use as part of a balanced traditional herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried tangerine leaf supplied as a loose raw Chinese herb
• Botanical source Citrus reticulata with leaves harvested and sun-dried
• Traditionally used in TCM to soothe liver qi and support digestive comfort
• Whole-leaf form suitable for decoction, tea blending, or grinding into powder
• Convenient 500g bulk bag with 12-month shelf life for daily herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Leaves typically appear deep green to brownish-green with a slightly leathery texture and visible midrib. The aroma is typically light, citrusy, and faintly bitter. When decocted, the liquor typically carries a mild herbal bitterness with a clean citrus note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a single-herb decoction or add to multi-herb formulas
• Steep lightly as a traditional herbal tea
• Grind into powder for further processing
• Incorporate into seasonal folk herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, tangerine leaf is traditionally associated with moving liver qi, easing chest and rib-side discomfort, and supporting the stomach. Folk herbalists have long paired it with other citrus peel family herbs such as Chen Pi in decoctions. It is also occasionally used in seasonal wellness teas during spring, a season linked in TCM with the liver.

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