Dried Safflower Hong Hua Whole Flowers 1 Jin Bulk Xinjiang Raw Herb for Foot Soak and Decoction

Dried Safflower, known in TCM as Hong Hua (红花), from Carthamus tinctorius, consisting of whole dried florets. Sourced from Xinjiang and sun-dried without further processing, this unsorted bulk herb is traditionally associated with invigorating blood and moving stagnation in TCM theory. Its warm nature and pungent flavor make it a common ingredient in decoctions and external foot soaks. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried safflower florets from Xinjiang, a recognized core production region
• Known in TCM as Hong Hua (红花), Carthamus tinctorius, a classic blood-moving herb
• Unsorted bulk form supplied as edible agricultural produce, sun-dried and simple
• Traditionally used in decoctions and external foot soak blends
• Sold by weight in a 1 jin (500 g) pack with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically orange-red to reddish-orange tubular florets with a light, dry, slightly brittle texture and a faintly grassy, mildly pungent aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a warm golden-orange hue with a mild, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions under practitioner guidance
• Added to external foot soak blends
• Combined with other blood-moving herbs in traditional formulas
• Used in seasonal wellness preparations by experienced herbal users

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Hong Hua is traditionally associated with invigorating blood circulation, dispelling stasis, and unblocking channels. It has historically appeared in decoction formulas and external washes, and is a common component of foot soak blends alongside herbs like Ai Ye and Chuan Xiong. Traditional preparation involves brief simmering or steeping in hot water.

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