Dried Calendula Flowers Jin Zhan Ju Whole Loose Blossoms 500g for Herbal Tea and Infusions

Dried Calendula Flowers, known in TCM as Jin Zhan Ju (金盏菊), from Calendula officinalis, offered as whole loose dried blossoms. These sun-dried flower heads are a classic botanical for herbal teas, infusions, and culinary decoration. Traditionally associated with gentle clearing and soothing qualities in folk herbal practice, they are a natural edible agricultural product. Store in a cool dry place and enjoy as part of a balanced herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Calendula officinalis flower heads in loose bulk form
• Known in Chinese herbal tradition as Jin Zhan Ju 金盏菊
• Naturally sun-dried with no further processing
• Golden orange blossoms suitable for tea blends and garnish
• 500g bulk pack sourced from Gansu province

Quality & Sensory

Typically bright golden to deep orange in color with soft, slightly resinous petals and a mild herbal aroma. When steeped, the blossoms typically yield a light golden infusion with a gently floral, faintly earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone or blended as a mild herbal tea
• Add to herbal infusion mixes with chrysanthemum or goji
• Use as a natural garnish for salads and desserts
• Incorporate into homemade herbal bath or foot soak blends

Traditional Uses

In traditional folk herbal practice, calendula blossoms have long been steeped as a light daily tea, often paired with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or licorice for a soothing warm drink. The petals have also been used to brighten congee, soups, and seasonal dishes, and traditionally associated with gentle clearing and skin-comforting applications in external washes and soaks.

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