Dried Kudzu Flower Ge Hua 500g Loose Herbal Tea Pueraria Flower

Dried Kudzu Flower, known in TCM as Ge Hua (葛花), from the blossoms of Pueraria lobata. These sun-dried flower buds are a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient, typically used for herbal tea and decoctions. In TCM theory, Ge Hua is considered sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the stomach channel. This is a food-grade agricultural product, not a medicine, and should be used as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Dried kudzu flower buds sold as loose bulk herbal material
• Botanical source Pueraria lobata, known in TCM as Ge Hua
• Sun-dried and sorted whole flowers with no further processing
• Traditionally used in TCM for herbal tea and decoction preparations
• 500g resealable bag suitable for daily herbal brewing

Quality & Sensory

The dried flowers typically appear grayish-purple with slender buds and a light, brittle texture. They carry a mild grassy aroma, and when steeped they typically yield a pale amber infusion with a gently sweet, slightly vegetal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a standalone herbal tea
• Blend with other flowers for a mild daily infusion
• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Use in seasonal herbal drink recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Ge Hua has long been prepared as a simple infusion or added to herbal decoctions. It is traditionally associated with the stomach channel and is often paired in folk formulas with other mild herbs such as Pueraria root or hawthorn. Historically, it was a common household herb during festive seasons, when it was brewed as a light tea after rich meals.

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