Ye Guan Men (Lespedeza cuneata) Dried Herb — Traditional Chinese Botanical, 500g
$4.90
509 in stock
Description
Ye Guan Men (Lespedeza cuneata), also known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Yè Guān Mén (夜关门) and folk-named Iron Broom (铁扫帚), is the dried whole herb of a traditional botanical long used in Chinese herbal practice. For generations it has been valued as a gentle, astringent herb associated with the Lung, Liver, and Kidney channels, traditionally used to support the lungs, settle the spirit, and ease the lower body. Its nature is bitter, astringent, and slightly neutral, making it a modest yet dependable herb for everyday herbal decoctions.




Key Selling Points
- Traditional Chinese botanical herb Ye Guan Men
- Botanical name Lespedeza cuneata
- Also known as Iron Broom (铁扫帚)
- Dried whole herb, 500g per pack
- New-crop stock from source supply




Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its natural green-brown color, fine leafy texture, and mild hay-like aroma. When decocted, the herb yields a light amber infusion with a gently bitter, subtly astringent taste and a soft herbal finish, typical of traditional Chinese leafy botanicals.




Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Whole Herb |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Ye Guan Men |
| Botanical Name | Lespedeza cuneata |
| Form | Dried Herb |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Storage | Refrigerated |




Usage Scenarios
- Traditional herbal decoction
- Herbal tea blends
- Folk herbal formulas
- Daily herbal wellness routine
- Combined with other Chinese botanicals




Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Ye Guan Men is decocted alone or combined with other Chinese botanicals into daily teas and gentle tonics. It is often simmered in water for a simple herbal infusion, or paired with ingredients like jujube, goji berry, and other leafy herbs in traditional formulas. In some regional traditions, it is added to herbal soup packs and slow-cooked broths for everyday nourishment.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Ye Guan Men?
A: Ye Guan Men is the common Chinese name for the dried herb Lespedeza cuneata, also folk-named Iron Broom (铁扫帚). It is a traditional Chinese botanical used in herbal decoctions and teas.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Ye Guan Men?
A: In traditional Chinese herbal culture, Ye Guan Men is associated with the Lung, Liver, and Kidney channels and is traditionally used as a gentle astringent herb for daily herbal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Ye Guan Men herb?
A: Rinse the herb and simmer it in water as a traditional decoction, or combine it with other Chinese botanicals in a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.72 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 8 cm |
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