Dried Roselle Hibiscus Flowers Luo Shen Hua 500g Bulk Loose Herbal Tea for Sour Plum Soup

Dried Roselle Hibiscus Flowers, known in TCM as Luo Shen Hua (洛神花), from Hibiscus sabdariffa. These whole dried calyces are a food-grade agricultural product sourced from Fujian, China. In TCM theory, roselle is traditionally associated with a sour flavor and cooling nature. It is commonly used as a tart herbal tea or as a key ingredient in traditional sour plum soup. Store in a cool dry place and consume as part of a balanced diet.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole roselle calyces from Hibiscus sabdariffa
• Known in TCM as Luo Shen Hua (洛神花)
• Fujian selected grade one quality
• 500g bulk loose herb format
• Traditional ingredient for sour plum soup and herbal tea

Quality & Sensory

The dried calyces are typically deep red to purplish-red with a dry, slightly leathery texture. They have a mild floral aroma and a distinctly tart, sour taste when brewed or decocted. Color and flavor may vary slightly between batches.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed as a tart herbal tea
• Used as an ingredient in sour plum soup
• Added to herbal decoctions
• Used in seasonal cooling drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk herbal practice, roselle calyces are traditionally used in cooling summer teas and sour plum soup. They are often combined with hawthorn, dried tangerine peel, and rock sugar to balance sourness and aroma. Traditionally associated with clearing summer heat and promoting digestion in TCM theory.

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