Premium Wild Safflower Hong Hua 200g Dried Carthamus Flowers for Tea Bath and Foot Soak

Premium Wild Safflower, known in TCM as Hong Hua (红花), from Carthamus tinctorius. These dried tubular flowers are traditionally associated with invigorating blood and regulating menstruation in TCM theory, with a pungent flavor and warm nature entering the heart and liver channels. Commonly steeped as tea, added to baths, or used in foot soaks. Consult a practitioner before use during pregnancy.

Key Selling Points

• Grade A wild safflower from Xinjiang, first-flush new harvest
• Botanical source Carthamus tinctorius, dried tubular florets
• Traditionally used in TCM to invigorate blood and dispel stasis
• Sun-dried whole flowers suitable for tea, bath, and foot soak
• Prepackaged 200g net weight with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically orange-red to deep red tubular florets with a soft, slightly oily texture and a mild grassy-floral aroma. When steeped, the water typically turns a warm golden-yellow to orange hue with a light, faintly bitter floral taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small pinch in hot water as a floral herbal tea
• Add to a warm bath for a traditional herbal soak
• Use in foot soaks as part of a relaxing evening routine
• Blend into herbal decoctions under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Hong Hua is traditionally associated with invigorating blood circulation, dispelling stasis, and regulating menstruation. It is a classic component of blood-moving decoctions and is often paired with herbs such as Dang Gui and Chuan Xiong. Externally, the flowers are a traditional addition to foot baths and body soaks, especially favored in cold seasons.

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