Wild Chrysanthemum Ye Ju Hua Dried Flower Buds 500g Bulk Herbal Tea Ingredient

Wild Chrysanthemum, known in TCM as Ye Ju Hua (野菊花), from Chrysanthemum indicum, consists of small dried flower buds harvested from wild-growing plants. In TCM theory it is considered cool in nature with a bitter and pungent flavor, traditionally associated with clearing heat. These whole dried buds are a popular ingredient for herbal teas and decoctions. This is a food-grade agricultural product and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried wild chrysanthemum flower buds from Anhui province
• Botanical source Chrysanthemum indicum known in TCM as Ye Ju Hua
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM practice
• Small dense buds with high flower content and no stems
• Suitable for herbal tea brewing decoctions and culinary blends

Quality & Sensory

The buds are typically small, round, and yellowish-brown to golden yellow with a compact texture. They typically carry a distinct bitter-aromatic herbal aroma. When brewed, the liquor is typically light yellow with a characteristically bitter and slightly pungent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a standalone herbal tea with hot water
• Combine with goji berry or honeysuckle in blended herbal teas
• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Use as a culinary ingredient in seasonal herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, wild chrysanthemum has long been used in heat-clearing herbal teas and decoctions, often paired with honeysuckle or other cooling herbs. It is a common ingredient in seasonal wellness drinks, particularly during warm months, and is traditionally prepared by steeping the dried buds in hot water or simmering them briefly in herbal formulas.

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