Dried Safflower Herb Hong Hua 500g Loose Herbal Flower for Tea and Decoction

Dried Safflower Herb, known in TCM as Hong Hua (红花), from Carthamus tinctorius, consisting of dried tubular florets. In TCM theory, safflower is pungent in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels. This loose dried flower is commonly used in herbal teas, decoctions, and foot soaks. Store in a cool, dry place and use according to traditional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Dried safflower florets supplied as loose bulk herb
• Botanical source Carthamus tinctorius with Chinese name Hong Hua
• Traditionally used in TCM for promoting blood circulation
• New-crop flowers suitable for tea, decoction, and external soak use
• 500g bulk pack suited to herbal shops and daily preparation

Quality & Sensory

The florets typically appear orange to orange-red with a soft, slightly brittle texture and a mild grassy aroma. When steeped, they typically release a light golden-orange color and a gentle, faintly herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small amount with other herbs as a traditional flower tea
• Add to herbal decoctions prepared at home
• Use in external foot soak blends
• Blend into seasonal herbal formulas with chrysanthemum or goji

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, safflower is traditionally used to invigorate blood circulation and is often combined with herbs such as angelica root or peach kernel in decoctions. It is also a common ingredient in folk foot-soak blends and is sometimes steeped lightly as a flower tea. Traditionally associated with seasonal use in colder months.

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