Dunhuang Apocynum Tea

Dunhuang Apocynum Tea

　　Apocynum, also known as oleander leaf fiber, camellia hemp, or tea plant hemp, is a perennial wild plant widely distributed in the Yellow River Estuary region. It is slightly cold in nature, with a bitter-sweet taste, and possesses high medicinal value. The use of Apocynum in medicine dates back over a thousand years and is documented in traditional medical texts such as the "Compendium of Materia Medica" and the "Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China." Research in pharmacology has proven that it offers various health benefits to the human body, including lowering blood pressure, reducing blood lipids, strengthening the heart, calming palpitations, relieving dizziness, reducing inflammation and asthma, and promoting diuresis. It can also clear heat, reduce internal heat, calm the liver, and soothe wind-related symptoms. It is primarily used to treat conditions such as headache, dizziness, and insomnia. The leaves of Apocynum contain apocynin, which enhances its medicinal properties. Apocynum tea, made from the leaves of this plant, is produced on the shores of the Bohai Sea. Not only does it benefit from the moist coastal air and misty environment, but it is also crafted from the tender leaves of wild Apocynum growing naturally along both banks of the Yellow River Estuary. Combining traditional processing techniques with modern technology, the tea boasts a golden infusion color, a long-lasting aftertaste, and excellent re-brewability, making it a healthy beverage suited for modern lifestyles.

　　 Dunhuang Apocynum Tea is made from carefully selected small-flower red Apocynum — a wild variety aged 5–8 years — sourced from the Dunhuang Lop Nur region. The tender leaves plucked in July are used when the climate in Dunhuang reaches its hottest peak. During this time, the plant’s transpiration is at its strongest, pushing the highest concentration of medicinal compounds to the top young leaves, thus maximizing their medicinal potency. The tea is processed using green tea production techniques.