Huai Mi Dried Sophora Flower Buds 500g Raw Huai Hua Herbal Tea Material

Huai Mi (槐米), the dried flower buds of Sophora japonica (Sophora japonica L.), is a classic Chinese herbal material also known as Huai Hua. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with cooling properties and the liver and large intestine channels. These naturally sun-dried buds are suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and traditional preparations. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Sophora japonica flower buds known in TCM as Huai Mi (槐米)
• Naturally sun-dried to preserve the buds' traditional character
• Traditionally associated with cooling and clearing heat in TCM theory
• Versatile raw herb for tea, decoctions, and herbal blends
• 500g bulk pack suitable for daily herbal use and repacking

Quality & Sensory

Typically yellowish-green to pale yellow buds with a firm, slightly brittle texture and a mild grassy aroma. When brewed, the infusion typically shows a light yellow-green color with a fresh, slightly bitter and astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a simple herbal tea, alone or blended with other herbs
• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to herbal soup preparations
• Use in seasonal herbal food and drink recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Huai Mi has long been used in decoctions and herbal teas, often paired with herbs such as Dan Shen or prepared as a simple infusion. It is traditionally associated with summer and warm-season use, and folk practice commonly combines it with other cooling botanicals in daily wellness drinks.

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