Dried Lavender Buds Xinjiang Yili Aromatic Herbal Flowers 500g Bag for Tea Sachets and Culinary Use

Dried Lavender Buds, known in Chinese herbal trade as Xun Yi Cao (薰衣草), from Lavandula angustifolia, offered as dried flower buds. These small purple-blue buds are valued in traditional herbal practice for their calming floral aroma and are traditionally associated with relaxation and restful evenings. Mildly sweet and fragrant, they suit gentle herbal teas, baking, sachets, and bath blends. Store in a cool dry place and enjoy as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• New-crop dried lavender flower buds sourced from the Yili region of Xinjiang
• Botanical source Lavandula angustifolia with buds in whole dried form
• Traditionally valued for its soothing floral fragrance in herbal wellness routines
• Nitrogen-flushed packaging with a 12-month shelf life for lasting aroma
• Versatile for herbal tea, baking, sachets, and aromatic bath blends

Quality & Sensory

The buds typically show a deep purple-blue color with a light, dry texture. Their aroma is characteristically sweet, floral, and herbaceous. When steeped, the infusion typically carries a soft floral taste with gently herbal, slightly sweet undertones.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small amount of buds as a calming floral herbal tea
• Add to baked goods, syrups, and desserts for a floral note
• Fill sachets and pillows to freshen drawers and closets
• Blend into bath soaks for an aromatic soak
• Use in potpourri and homemade candle or soap projects

Traditional Uses

In traditional herbal practice, lavender has long been used in evening teas and aromatic blends, often paired with chamomile or rose for a soothing floral infusion. In folk custom, dried buds are placed in sachets to scent linens and living spaces, and added to bath blends during seasonal transitions. The flowers are also used in culinary recipes such as shortbread, honey, and infused syrups.

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