Whole Dried Lotus Leaf He Ye 500g Bag for Cooking Wrapping and Herbal Tea

Whole Dried Lotus Leaf, known in TCM as He Ye (荷叶), from Nelumbo nucifera. These are complete dried leaves, kiln-dried and sold loose in a 500g bag as an edible agricultural product. In TCM theory lotus leaf is neutral in nature with a bitter flavor and is traditionally associated with clearing summer heat. Commonly used for wrapping foods, brewing herbal tea, or simmering in decoctions. This product is a food item and is not intended to replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Whole intact lotus leaves rather than cut fragments, ideal for wrapping rice and chicken dishes
• Botanical source Nelumbo nucifera, a classic herb in the Chinese materia medica
• Kiln-dried processing with a 12-month shelf life when stored cool and dry
• Traditionally used in TCM for summer heat and as a light daily herbal tea
• 500g loose bulk bag suitable for kitchens, tea blending, and food wrapping

Quality & Sensory

Whole leaves are typically greenish-brown to olive green with a dry, slightly brittle texture and a mild grassy-green aroma. When steeped or simmered, the liquor typically shows a pale yellow-green color with a light, faintly bitter and refreshing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Wrap lotus leaf chicken or sticky rice parcels before steaming
• Brew as a light herbal tea on its own or with other herbs
• Simmer in soups and decoctions following traditional recipes
• Line steamers or add to congee for a subtle herbal note

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, lotus leaf is traditionally associated with clearing summer heat and supporting the body during hot seasons. Whole leaves are classically used to wrap foods such as glutinous rice and steamed chicken, imparting a delicate herbal fragrance. The leaf is also simmered in decoctions or steeped as a simple tea, often in summer or alongside a light diet.

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