Leaves wrapped in zongzi. There are many kinds of main raw materials for making zongzi. Indocalamus leaves are dominant in southern China, and reed leaves are dominant in northern China. Although different, they all have a clear fragrance, and they are not easy to break after boiling, and the leaves are very large. Zongzi leaves contain a variety of amino acids and chlorophyll, which is beneficial to human health. It has antibacterial and antioxidant effects, and can also clear away heat, reduce swelling and detoxify. Known as natural green food, it is not only used to make zongzi, but also used as a table decoration.

Some zongzi leaves grow on land (Ruo leaves) and some grow in water (Reed leaves). In the south of China, most zongzi are wrapped in bamboo leaves, which makes use of its special bamboo flavor and antiseptic effect. Growing in the vast mountains, it has developed roots and strong vitality. It is not only a good vegetation for soil and water conservation, but also an inexhaustible wealth. It is a "green bank" for people in mountainous areas, with an area of 200,000 mu and an output of 8,000 tons.