Huai Mi Sophora Bud 500g Dried Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient for Decoction and Culinary Use

Huai Mi (槐米), the dried flower bud of Sophora japonica, is a classic Chinese herbal ingredient valued in TCM for its cooling nature and bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the Liver and Large Intestine channels. These small yellowish-green buds are typically used in decoctions, herbal teas, and culinary preparations. Sold as an edible agricultural product, it is intended for traditional herbal use and should not replace prescribed medication.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Sophora japonica flower buds known in TCM as Huai Mi (槐米)
• Traditional cooling herb with a bitter flavor used in classical decoctions
• Sold as an edible agricultural product suitable for food and herbal preparation
• 500g pack with a 36-month shelf life under normal room-temperature storage
• Versatile ingredient for herbal tea, soup, and traditional wellness recipes

Quality & Sensory

Typically yellowish-green to pale brown buds with a compact, oval flower-bud shape and a dry, firm texture. The aroma is mildly herbal and grassy, and a brewed infusion typically tastes lightly bitter with a clean, cooling finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a traditional herbal tea infusion
• Add to decoctions in classical herbal formulas
• Use in soups or congee for seasonal culinary preparation
• Incorporate into homemade herbal blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huai Mi is traditionally associated with cooling the blood and is a common ingredient in classical formulas. It is typically simmered in decoctions, sometimes paired with herbs such as Dan Shen or prepared as a simple infusion. Folk use also includes adding the buds to seasonal soups or cooling summer teas.

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