Premium Wild Perilla Stem Zi Su Geng 500g Dried Herb for Tea and Decoction

Dried Perilla Stem, known in TCM as Zi Su Geng (紫苏梗), from the stalk of Perilla frutescens. These sun-dried stem sections are a classic raw botanical used in traditional Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, perilla stem is acrid and warm and is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional TCM botanical known as Zi Su Geng (紫苏梗)
• Sourced from the stem of Perilla frutescens
• Sun-dried whole stem sections with natural aroma
• Commonly simmered in decoctions or steeped as herbal tea
• Convenient 500g pre-packaged supply

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to purplish-brown stem sections with a firm, woody texture and a mild herbal aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquor typically carries a gentle, slightly aromatic taste characteristic of perilla.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a simple herbal tea
• Simmer in traditional decoctions
• Add to soups and congee for aromatic flavor
• Use in seasonal culinary preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, perilla stem is traditionally used to regulate qi and harmonize the middle burner, and it is often paired with herbs such as chen pi or sha ren in decoctions. It is a common ingredient in pregnancy-supportive and digestive folk formulas and is sometimes simmered with fish or added to soups in seasonal home cooking.

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