Safflower Hong Hua 500g Dried Chinese Herbal Flower for Tea and Foot Soak

Safflower, known in TCM as Hong Hua (红花) and pronounced hóng huā, is the dried flower of Carthamus tinctorius. These tubular orange-red florets are a classic Chinese herbal botanical traditionally associated with invigorating blood and moving stagnation in TCM theory. Sold as a dried edible agricultural product, they can be steeped in hot water as a traditional herbal infusion or used externally in foot soaks. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and sunlight.

Key Selling Points

• Dried safflower florets from Xinjiang, a recognized growing region for Hong Hua
• Botanical source is Carthamus tinctorius, the true safflower of Chinese herbal tradition
• Traditionally used in TCM to invigorate blood circulation and dispel stagnation
• Bright orange-red tubular petals suitable for herbal tea or external foot soaks
• Dried edible agricultural product with a 12-month shelf life when stored properly

Quality & Sensory

Typically bright orange to orange-red in color with soft, tubular petals and a light, grassy-floral aroma. When steeped, the water typically takes on a warm golden-orange hue with a mild, slightly bitter and floral taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small amount in hot water as a traditional herbal infusion
• Add to foot soak water for a warming external herbal bath
• Combine with other herbs in traditional decoctions
• Use in seasonal herbal preparations following traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Hong Hua is pungent and warm and is traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels. It has long been used in decoctions and formulas aimed at invigorating blood and regulating menstruation, and it is a familiar ingredient in folk foot-soak blends for warming the body. Traditional pairings include Dang Gui and Tao Ren in classic blood-moving formulas.

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