Dried Sunflower Disc Kui Hua Pan Helianthus annuus Whole Flower Receptacle Traditional Herbal Ingredient

Dried Sunflower Disc, known in TCM as Kui Hua Pan (葵花盘), from Helianthus annuus, the mature flower receptacle of the common sunflower. This whole dried disc is a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient valued in folk practice and typically prepared by decoction. Sold as a raw edible agricultural product, it should be stored sealed in a cool dry place and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried sunflower flower receptacle, a classic folk herbal material
• Botanical source Helianthus annuus with Chinese name Kui Hua Pan (葵花盘)
• Traditional ingredient commonly prepared as a decoction in Chinese folk practice
• Raw edible agricultural product supplied in bulk with dropshipping available
• Simple storage sealed in a cool dry place with a 12 month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to tan with a fibrous, honeycomb-like disc texture and a mild grassy, faintly sweet aroma. When decocted, the liquid usually takes on a gentle earthy herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into a traditional herbal decoction
• Added to folk-style herbal tea preparations
• Used in seasonal home herbal recipes
• Kept as a staple raw ingredient for herbal enthusiasts

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk practice, the sunflower receptacle is traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting comfortable urination, and it has long been simmered alone or with other herbs as a home decoction. It is also traditionally linked to calming the liver and easing head discomfort in folk usage. Preparation typically involves cutting or breaking the dried disc and slow simmering in water.

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