Premium Dried Perilla Leaf Zi Su Ye 100g Natural Sun Dried Loose Leaf for Tea and Foot Soak

Premium Dried Perilla Leaf, known in TCM as Zi Su Ye (紫苏叶), from Perilla frutescens. This 100g jar contains naturally sun-dried small-leaf perilla leaves, a classic Chinese herbal botanical used in both internal and external preparations. In TCM theory, perilla leaf is warm and pungent, traditionally associated with the Lung and Spleen channels. It is commonly prepared as a light herbal tea or added to foot soak water for traditional wellness routines.

Key Selling Points

• Premium grade small-leaf perilla leaf, carefully selected and naturally sun-dried
• Known in TCM as Zi Su Ye (紫苏叶), from Perilla frutescens
• Dual-use botanical suitable for both herbal tea and foot soak preparations
• 100g sealed jar with 12-month shelf life for convenient storage
• Traditional Chinese herbal ingredient used in teas, soups, and seasonal recipes

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaves are typically deep green to purple-green with a light, crisp texture and a distinct aromatic, mint-like fragrance. When brewed, the tea is typically pale golden-green with a mild, slightly pungent and refreshing taste. For foot soak use, the leaves release a gentle herbal aroma into warm water.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a light herbal tea with hot water
• Add to warm water for a traditional foot soak
• Simmer in soups or congee as a culinary herb
• Combine with other herbs in seasonal decoctions

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Zi Su Ye is traditionally used in decoctions to support the Lung and disperse wind-cold. It is commonly paired with ginger and other warming herbs in seasonal teas. Folk practice also includes adding perilla leaf to foot soak water and using it in soups or congee for daily wellness routines.

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