Dried Tussilago Flower Bud Kuan Dong Hua 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Tussilago Flower Bud, known in TCM as Kuan Dong Hua (款冬花), from Tussilago farfara. These whole dried flower buds are a classic Chinese herbal botanical traditionally valued in seasonal wellness practice. In TCM theory, Kuan Dong Hua is considered warm in nature with a pungent and slightly bitter flavor. Commonly used in decoctions and herbal blends, it is a raw culinary ingredient for traditional preparation and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Tussilago farfara flower buds in natural unprocessed form
• Known in TCM as Kuan Dong Hua (款冬花), a classic Chinese herbal botanical
• Sourced from Gansu province, a recognized growing region for this herb
• Traditionally used in decoctions and seasonal herbal blends
• Supplied in a resealable 500g bag suitable for regular herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

The buds typically appear as short, slightly curved rod-like florets with a purplish-brown to yellowish outer surface and fine scale-like bracts. They have a mild herbal aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically carries a gently pungent, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to seasonal herbal soup blends
• Combined with other botanicals for warm herbal teas
• Used in culinary herbal preparations at home

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Kuan Dong Hua has long been included in autumn and winter herbal preparations and is a familiar ingredient in classic moistening decoction formulas. It is traditionally paired with herbs such as Xing Ren (apricot kernel) or Zi Wan (aster root) in decoctions, and home users often simmer it slowly with other botanicals for a warming seasonal drink.

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