Dried Sunflower Disc Kui Hua Pan Helianthus annuus Whole Flower Head Traditional Herbal Ingredient 500g

Dried Sunflower Disc, known in TCM as Kui Hua Pan (葵花盘), is the mature flower head of Helianthus annuus, naturally sun-dried and sold as a whole raw botanical. Traditionally associated with clearing heat and calming the liver in TCM theory, it is commonly prepared as a decoction or herbal tea. This is a food-grade agricultural product and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried sunflower flower head, a traditional Chinese botanical known as Kui Hua Pan
• Botanical source Helianthus annuus, naturally sun-dried with no further processing
• Traditionally used in TCM practice for decoctions and herbal infusions
• Sourced from Anhui province and sold as a food-grade agricultural product
• Convenient 500g pack suitable for home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to tan with a fibrous, disc-like texture and a mild, grassy aroma. When simmered, the liquor typically shows a pale amber tone with a gentle, slightly earthy herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steeped as a mild daily herbal infusion
• Blended into seasonal herbal tea mixes
• Used in folk-style home herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, sunflower disc is traditionally associated with clearing heat, calming the liver, and supporting comfortable urination. It is commonly simmered alone or combined with other cooling herbs such as chrysanthemum or corn silk in folk decoctions, and is often prepared during warm seasons as a light household herbal drink.

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