Ruo Ye is the leaf of Ruo Bamboo. Its leaves are wide and can be used for packaging and garnishing food, and can also be used as medicine.

After 30 years of development, the Ruoye industry in Enshi Prefecture has become a local industry worth 100 million yuan, driving more than 70,000 people to increase their income and become rich. The Ruo leaves produced have broad leaves, strong flexibility, natural selenium content and a fragrant smell. The average annual net income of farmers is more than 10,000 yuan.