Dried Safflower Hong Hua 红花 Whole Flower TCM Herb for Decoction and Tea 50g 250g

Dried Safflower, known in TCM as Hong Hua (红花), from Carthamus tinctorius, consisting of whole dried tubular florets. In TCM theory this herb is pungent in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels. It is a classic decoction-piece herb used in traditional formulas and herbal teas. This is a raw agricultural product for traditional herbal preparation, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Hong Hua (红花) safflower florets sourced from Xinjiang and Yunnan growing regions
• Botanical identity Carthamus tinctorius with whole dried flower form for decoction use
• Traditional TCM herb valued in classical formulas for invigorating blood circulation
• Initial processing preserves the natural orange-red color and tubular floret structure
• Available in 50g and 250g packs suitable for trial or regular herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically the florets are orange-red to deep red, long and tubular, soft yet slightly brittle when dry, with a mild grassy-floral aroma. When decocted or steeped, the liquid typically takes on a golden-yellow to orange hue with a light, slightly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions following TCM formulas
• Steep as a single-herb infusion or blend with other floral herbs for tea
• Add to herbal wine macerations in folk practice
• Use in seasonal wellness preparations during colder months

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Hong Hua is traditionally used to invigorate blood and dispel stasis, and it appears in classical formulas such as Taohong Siwu Decoction. Traditionally it is also paired with angelica root or chuanxiong in decoctions, or steeped alone in small amounts as a warm herbal tea. Folk use includes external foot soaks in some regional customs.

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