Bamboo Leaf (Zhu Ye)

竹叶 (Zhú Yè) · Lophatherum gracile

A cooling TCM herb for clearing heat from the heart and stomach. Used for mouth sores, irritability, and urinary issues. Popular as a summer cooling tea in China.

Evidence Score
3.5/10
Preliminary
Safety
Safe for most adults

Good For

Key Benefits

May help the body adapt to stress

Traditionally used to calm the spirit and ease tension

How to Take

Typical dose: Follow product label directions. Typical range: 500-1500mg daily as standardized extract
Forms: capsule, powder, tea/decoction, tincture
Timing: Take with food unless otherwise directed. Allow 2-4 weeks for full effects with tonic herbs
Start with lower doses and increase gradually. Quality and standardization vary between brands.

Safety & Interactions

Possible Side Effects

  • Generally well tolerated at recommended doses
  • Mild digestive upset possible in sensitive individuals

Do Not Use If

  • Known allergy to this plant or related species
  • Consult healthcare provider if pregnant or nursing

Drug Interactions

  • No major drug interactions documented at standard doses
  • Inform your doctor of all supplements you take

Traditional Use

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, 竹叶 (Zhú Yè) has been used for centuries. It is traditionally used to calm the spirit (shen) and settle the heart-mind.

Modern Research

Very limited modern research exists for this herb. Evidence is primarily based on traditional use documentation and basic laboratory studies. Clinical trials are lacking. Use is based mainly on centuries of empirical traditional practice rather than modern scientific validation.

View all studies on PubMed for Lophatherum gracile

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