Hong Hua (Carthamus tinctorius) — Dried Safflower Petals for Tea & Foot Soak
Price range: $6.06 through $32.96
Description
Hong Hua (Carthamus tinctorius), commonly known as Safflower, is the dried flower petal of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Hóng Huā (红花). For centuries, Hong Hua has been prized as a blood-quickening, stasis-dispelling herb used to support smooth circulation, ease the limbs, and warm the body. Its nature is warm and its flavor is pungent, making it a lively yet gentle herb for moving qi and blood, opening the channels, and harmonizing the menses.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional blood-quickening food herb
- Dried Safflower petals (Carthamus tinctorius)
- Naturally sun-dried, whole flower form
- Suitable for tea, foot soak, and daily wellness
- Clean, new-crop quality
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its vivid orange-red color, soft petal texture, and faintly sweet, hay-like aroma. When brewed, the petals release a warm golden-orange infusion with a mild, slightly bitter-sweet taste; when used in a foot soak, they soften in warm water and give off a gentle herbal fragrance.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Flower Petals |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Hong Hua (Safflower) |
| Botanical Name | Carthamus tinctorius |
| Form | Whole Dried Petals |
| Processing | Naturally Sun-Dried |
| Storage | Room Temperature, Cool and Dry |
Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea blends
- Foot soak and foot bath
- Seasonal warming decoctions
- Daily wellness routines
- Traditional herbal pairing formulas
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Hong Hua is decocted into teas, soups, and warming tonics to support smooth circulation and ease the limbs. It is a common ingredient in foot-soak blends, where it is simmered with ingredients like ginger, mugwort, and angelica root. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with rose bud, goji berry, and jujube for a warm, gently bitter-sweet infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Hong Hua?
A: Hong Hua is the common Chinese name for the dried petals of Carthamus tinctorius, also known as Safflower. It is a traditional food herb used in tea and foot soaks.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Hong Hua?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Hong Hua is associated with quickening blood, dispelling stasis, and opening the channels. It is often used in teas and foot soaks for daily circulation support.
Q: How do I use dried Hong Hua petals?
A: Rinse the petals and brew them in hot water as a tea, or simmer them and add the liquid to a warm foot soak. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | 500 grams of first grade safflower, Second grade safflower 500g, Grade 3 safflower 500g, Red flower fruit head 500g, Saffron crushed flowers 5g, Saffron crushed flowers 10g, Saffron about 1cm 5g, Saffron about 1cm 10g, Saffron is about 1 0 1 5cm 5g, Saffron is about 1 0 1 5cm 10g, Saffron is about 1 5 2cm 5g, Saffron is about 1 5 2cm 10g, Saffron is about 2 2 5cm 5g, Saffron is about 2 2 5cm 10g |
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