Dried Safflower Hong Hua 500g Whole Flower Herbal Tea and Infusion Herb

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. Traditionally used in herbal teas, infusions, wine soaks, and foot baths, it is a classic botanical for seasonal wellness routines. Store refrigerated and use as part of a balanced traditional herbal practice.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried safflower florets sourced from Xinjiang
• Botanical source Carthamus tinctorius with Chinese name Hong Hua (红花)
• Traditionally valued in TCM as a pungent warm blood-moving herb
• Versatile form suitable for tea water herbal wine and foot soaks
• 500g bulk pack with 365-day shelf life when refrigerated

Quality & Sensory

The florets are typically orange to orange-red with a soft slightly sticky tubular texture and a mild grassy-floral aroma. When steeped, the water typically takes on a warm golden-orange hue with a light faintly herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small amount in hot water as a traditional herbal tea
• Add to herbal wine macerations following traditional practice
• Use in external foot soak blends
• Combine with other herbs in decoctions per traditional formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Hong Hua is traditionally used to invigorate blood circulation and is a common ingredient in classic formulas and daily herbal teas. It is traditionally paired with herbs such as Dang Gui and Tao Ren in decoctions, and is also used externally in foot soaks. In folk custom it appears in seasonal warming drinks and postpartum herbal routines under practitioner guidance.

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