Seven Leaves Lotus Qi Ye Lian Dried Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Ingredient

Seven Leaves Lotus, known in TCM as Qi Ye Lian (七叶莲), is a dried herb prepared from the stems and leaves of Schefflera arboricola. Sold as a raw edible agricultural botanical, it is traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice and commonly used in decoctions and culinary preparations. Store in a cool, dry place and use as part of a balanced traditional wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Qi Ye Lian (七叶莲) herb from Schefflera arboricola stems and leaves
• Traditional Chinese botanical sold as an edible agricultural product
• Generous 500g net weight suitable for repeated decoctions or culinary use
• Traditionally associated with soothing and relaxing herbal preparations in folk practice
• Simple storage in a cool dry place with a 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried stems and leaves show a green to brownish-green color with a dry, fibrous texture and a mild grassy-herbal aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a light, slightly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked soups in small amounts
• Used in culinary herbal preparations
• Stored as a pantry botanical for seasonal herbal cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Qi Ye Lian is traditionally associated with relaxing the sinews, easing minor discomfort, and supporting calm circulation, and it has long appeared in folk herbal formulas. It is traditionally prepared by simmering the dried stems and leaves in water for decoctions or adding them to herbal soups. Practitioners often pair it with other soothing botanicals in seasonal wellness routines.

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