Dried Safflower Hong Hua Loose Herb 50g Jar for Tea Wine and Foot Soak

Dried Safflower, known in TCM as Hong Hua (红花), from Carthamus tinctorius, consists of sun-dried tubular florets offered in a 50g jar. In TCM theory this herb is acrid and warm and is traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels. It is a classic apothecary botanical commonly used in decoctions, herbal wine, and foot soaks. Store in a cool dry place and use according to traditional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Single-herb safflower florets with no added ingredients
• Botanical source Carthamus tinctorius with Chinese name Hong Hua
• Sun-dried whole florets in a resealable 50g jar
• Traditionally used in TCM for blood-invigorating formulas and seasonal foot soaks
• Suitable for herbal tea, medicinal wine, and external soak preparations

Quality & Sensory

The florets are typically orange to orange-red, light and feathery in texture, with a mild grassy aroma. When steeped or decocted, they typically release a warm golden-red color and a slightly bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small amount with other herbs for a traditional herbal tea
• Infuse in grain alcohol to make traditional safflower herbal wine
• Add to hot water for a warming external foot soak
• Simmer in TCM decoctions following traditional formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Hong Hua is traditionally used to invigorate blood and is a familiar ingredient in classic decoction formulas, often paired with herbs such as Dang Gui and Tao Ren. It is also a folk favorite for foot baths during cold seasons and for steeping into household herbal wine. Traditional preparation usually involves brief simmering or steeping.

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