Flos Farfarae Kuan Dong Hua Dried Flower Buds 500g Loose Tussilago farfara for Herbal Decoction

Dried Flos Farfarae, known in TCM as Kuan Dong Hua (款冬花), from the flower buds of Tussilago farfara. These loose dried buds are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with moistening the lungs and calming cough in TCM theory. The buds are typically small, rod-like, and pale yellow-brown. This 500g pack is sold as a food-grade agricultural product; store in a cool, dry place and use as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Loose dried flower buds of Tussilago farfara, a classic TCM lung herb
• Known in Chinese herbalism as Kuan Dong Hua (款冬花)
• Traditionally associated with moistening the lungs and relieving cough
• Supplied in a 500g bulk bag with nitrogen-flush processing
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

The buds typically appear as short, slightly curved rod-like clusters with a pale yellow to brownish surface and fine scale-like bracts. They have a mild, faintly herbal aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically carries a soft, slightly sweet, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a mild herbal tea, often paired with honey
• Add to classic lung-nourishing soup recipes
• Use in seasonal herbal blends during dry weather

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Kuan Dong Hua is traditionally used to moisten the lungs and stop cough, and it appears in classic formulas such as She Gan Ma Huang Tang and Jiu Yi San. It is often honey-fried for added moistening action and commonly paired with Zi Wan (Aster root) for chronic cough. Traditional households may simmer it with pear or rock sugar during dry seasons.

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