Dried Hops Flowers Pi Jiu Hua Loose Herbal Buds 500g Sun Dried Aromatic Botanical for Tea and Culinary Use

Dried Hops Flowers, known in TCM as Pi Jiu Hua (啤酒花), from Humulus lupulus, the dried female flower cones of the hop plant. Traditionally associated with calming the spirit and supporting digestion in herbal practice, hops are valued for their aromatic and bitter qualities. These sun-dried cones are suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary applications. This product is a food-grade agricultural item and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Dried female flower cones of Humulus lupulus, the classic hop plant
• Known in Chinese herbal tradition as Pi Jiu Hua (啤酒花)
• Sun-dried whole cones with a natural aromatic and mildly bitter profile
• Traditionally associated with calming and digestive support in TCM practice
• Versatile loose botanical for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically light green to yellowish-green papery cones with a soft, layered texture. The aroma is characteristically hoppy and slightly floral with a faint bitterness. When steeped or decocted, the infusion typically carries a mild herbal bitterness and gentle aromatic finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a standalone herbal tea or blend with other calming botanicals
• Add to decoctions in traditional herbal preparations
• Use in culinary applications for aromatic and bitter notes
• Incorporate into seasonal herbal blends for evening relaxation

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, hops are traditionally associated with clearing heat, promoting digestion, and calming the mind. They have been used in folk practice as a light infusion for restlessness and poor appetite, and are sometimes paired with other calming herbs such as sour jujube seed or lily bulb. Hops are also a well-known traditional ingredient in herbal sleep and relaxation teas, particularly valued in evening blends.

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