Zi Su Ye (Perilla frutescens) — Dried Perilla Leaf Food Herb for Tea & Soup

Zi Su Ye (Perilla frutescens) is the dried leaf of a beloved traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Zǐ Sū Yè (紫苏叶). Also called Perilla Leaf, Zi Su Ye has been prized for centuries as a warming, qi-moving herb used to release the exterior, ease the chest, and harmonize the stomach. Its nature is warm and pungent, making it a gentle yet effective herb for dispersing wind-cold and settling the middle burner.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food herb for daily wellness
• Dried Perilla leaf, new-crop quality
• Perilla frutescens
• Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
• Clean, sun-dried whole leaves

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its deep green color, delicate texture, and fresh, minty aroma. When brewed, the leaves release a warm, slightly spicy, and refreshing flavor with a subtle sweetness, adding a bright herbal note to teas and broths.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal warm drinks
• Culinary seasoning

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Zi Su Ye is decocted into teas and soups to support the body during seasonal changes. It is a common ingredient in cold-season tea blends, where it pairs with ginger and jujube. As a culinary herb, it is used to flavor fish and seafood, and in daily teas, it is brewed alone or blended with mint and chrysanthemum for a light, warming infusion.

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