Dried Huai Mi Sophora Flower Buds 500g Loose Herbal Tea Grade A

Dried Sophora Flower Buds, known in TCM as Huai Mi (槐米), from Sophora japonica. These unopened flower buds are sun-dried and sold as loose bulk herbal material. In TCM theory, Huai Mi is considered bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and large intestine channels. Traditionally used in herbal teas, decoctions, and wellness blends. This is a food-grade agricultural product and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Grade A dried Sophora japonica flower buds in loose bulk form
• Known in TCM as Huai Mi 槐米, a classic Chinese herbal ingredient
• Sun-dried processing with no further refining
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for daily teas and decoctions
• Sourced from Shandong with 500g net weight per unit

Quality & Sensory

Typically yellowish-green to yellow-brown buds with a slightly shriveled, elongated appearance and a mild grassy-herbal aroma. When brewed, the infusion typically shows a light yellow-green color with a gently bitter, refreshing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a standalone herbal tea
• Add to herbal decoctions with other botanicals
• Blend into mixed herbal tea formulas
• Use in traditional seasonal herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Huai Mi has long been prepared as a simple infusion or combined with other herbs such as chrysanthemum or honeysuckle in cooling summer teas. It is traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM theory and is a common ingredient in folk herbal decoctions. Buds are typically lightly rinsed before brewing.

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