Dried Inula Flower Xuan Fu Hua 500g Whole Flowerheads Traditional Herbal Decoction Ingredient

Dried Inula Flower, known in TCM as Xuan Fu Hua (旋覆花), from Inula japonica. These whole dried flowerheads are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas. In TCM theory, Xuan Fu Hua is acrid, bitter, and slightly warm, traditionally associated with the lung, spleen, stomach, and large intestine channels. Sold as a raw culinary-grade botanical for traditional preparation, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried flowerheads of Xuan Fu Hua (旋覆花), a classic TCM botanical
• Botanical source Inula japonica, carefully dried to preserve natural character
• Traditionally used in decoctions, often wrapped in cloth or paired with herbs like Dai Zhe Shi
• Acrid, bitter, and slightly warm nature in traditional Chinese medicine theory
• 500g bulk pack suitable for herbal shops, kitchens, and traditional preparation

Quality & Sensory

The dried flowerheads typically appear light yellow to grayish-yellow with fine, fluffy, threadlike florets and a delicate, brittle texture. They carry a faint herbal aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically has a mild, slightly bitter and acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Used in folk herbal soup and tea preparations
• Incorporated into seasonal herbal recipes in TCM practice
• Stocked by herbal shops and practitioners as a raw botanical

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Xuan Fu Hua is traditionally used in decoctions, commonly wrapped in a cloth bag during simmering because of its fine florets. It is a familiar ingredient in classical formulas such as Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang, where it is paired with Dai Zhe Shi and other herbs. Traditionally associated with supporting lung and stomach comfort, it is typically prepared by decoction rather than eaten directly.

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