Dried Safflower Hong Hua Whole Flowers 100g 250g Herbal Tea and Foot Soak

Dried Safflower, known in TCM as Hong Hua (红花), from Carthamus tinctorius, consisting of whole dried tubular florets. Sourced from Xinjiang and Yunnan and naturally sun-dried, this herb is traditionally associated with invigorating blood and regulating menstruation in TCM theory. Its pungent flavor and warm nature are traditionally linked to the heart and liver channels. Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and external foot soaks; not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried safflower florets identified as Hong Hua in TCM
• Botanical source Carthamus tinctorius from Xinjiang and Yunnan
• Naturally sun-dried to preserve floret color and aroma
• Traditionally used in TCM to invigorate blood and support circulation
• Versatile for herbal tea, decoction blends, and external foot soaks

Quality & Sensory

Typically orange to orange-red tubular florets with a light, loose texture and a faintly grassy, slightly pungent aroma. When steeped or decocted, the water typically takes on a golden to amber hue with a mild, slightly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small amount with other herbs for a traditional herbal tea
• Add to decoction formulas prepared in TCM practice
• Use in external foot soak blends for a warming herbal bath
• Combine with rose or chrysanthemum in seasonal herbal infusions

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Hong Hua is traditionally associated with invigorating blood circulation, dispelling stasis, and regulating menstruation, and it is a common component of classic blood-moving formulas. Traditionally it is decocted with herbs such as Dang Gui and Chuan Xiong, or used in small amounts in herbal teas. It is also a popular ingredient in warming foot soak blends during colder seasons.

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