Dried Sophora Japonica Flower Buds Huai Hua 500g Clean Whole Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Sophora Flower Buds, known in TCM as Huai Hua (槐花), from Sophora japonica. These clean, whole dried flower buds are a traditional herbal ingredient used in teas and decoctions. In TCM theory, Huai Hua is considered cool in nature with a bitter flavor and is associated with the Liver and Large Intestine channels. Traditionally used in herbal preparations, it is a popular ingredient for seasonal wellness teas and culinary soups.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Huai Hua (槐花), the dried flower buds of Sophora japonica
• Clean, whole buds with no visible impurities
• Traditional TCM herb associated with cooling and soothing properties
• Versatile ingredient for teas, decoctions, and soups
• Convenient 500g pack for regular herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

These dried flower buds are typically yellowish-green to brownish, small, and tightly closed. They have a mild, grassy aroma and a slightly bitter, astringent taste when brewed. The texture is dry and papery, and they rehydrate well in hot water.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea
• Decoction
• Soup
• Congee

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Huai Hua is traditionally used to cool the blood and stop bleeding. It is often prepared as a tea or decoction, sometimes paired with other herbs like Di Yu or Ce Bai Ye. It is also used in seasonal soups and congee for its traditional wellness properties.

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