Red Cockscomb Flower Ji Guan Hua Dried Celosia Cristata 500g Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient

Red Cockscomb Flower, known in TCM as Ji Guan Hua (鸡冠花), is the dried flower head of Celosia cristata. This naturally sun-dried botanical is traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and supporting healthy fluid balance in TCM theory. Its slightly sweet, astringent nature makes it a valued ingredient for herbal teas and decoctions. Store refrigerated and consult a qualified practitioner before regular use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Red Cockscomb Flower heads from Celosia cristata
• Known in TCM as Ji Guan Hua 鸡冠花
• Naturally sun-dried with no added processing
• Traditionally used in TCM for damp-heat conditions
• Suitable for herbal teas, decoctions, and culinary blends

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep red to purplish-red with a dense, velvety flower-head texture and a faint grassy aroma. When brewed or decocted, the liquor typically takes on a light reddish hue with a mildly sweet, slightly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a standalone herbal tea
• Add to mixed herbal decoctions
• Combine with other botanicals in seasonal wellness drinks
• Use in traditional soup or congee preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ji Guan Hua is traditionally associated with the liver and large intestine channels and is valued for its astringent, cooling character. It has historically been prepared as a simple decoction or combined with herbs such as Hua Shi or Chen Pi in folk formulas. It is also a traditional ingredient in seasonal herbal teas during warm months.

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