San Ye Qing Three Leaf Root Dried Herb Slices Tetrastigma Hemsleyanum Bulk Traditional Herbal Decoction Ingredient

San Ye Qing (三叶青), also called Jin Xian Diao Hu Lu (金线吊葫芦), is the dried root tuber of Tetrastigma hemsleyanum, a climbing vine in the grape family. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice, it is typically prepared by drying and cut into slices for decoction. In TCM theory it is considered cool in nature with a bitter flavor. This listing is sold as a raw agricultural product for traditional herbal preparation, not as a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic San Ye Qing (三叶青) dried root slices from cultivated plants in Zhejiang
• Botanical source Tetrastigma hemsleyanum, known as Jin Xian Diao Hu Lu (金线吊葫芦)
• Sun-dried processing with starchy white cut surface typical of quality roots
• Loose bulk format suited to decoction pieces and traditional herbal formulas
• Sold as an edible agricultural product for traditional herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale starchy white cut surface with firm texture, reflecting the fen zhi bai cha (粉质白茬) character of cultivated roots. The dried root has a mild earthy aroma, and decoctions traditionally taste slightly bitter with a faint starchy note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups
• Used in folk-style herbal teas with other botanicals
• Incorporated into seasonal tonic recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk herbal practice, San Ye Qing has long been associated with clearing heat and supporting the body during seasonal discomfort, and it is traditionally simmered alone or combined with other cooling herbs in decoctions. It is also used in regional folk recipes, often paired with herbs such as Jin Yin Hua or Lu Gen in summer preparations. Store in a cool, dry, ventilated place.

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