Huai Mi (Sophora japonica Flower Buds) — Dried Food Herb for Herbal Tea, 500g

Huai Mi (Sophora japonica) are the dried flower buds of the Sophora japonica tree, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Huái Mǐ (槐米). Long revered as a cooling, blood-cooling herb, Huai Mi has been prized for centuries in herbal teas and seasonal decoctions, traditionally used to clear heat, cool the blood, and support the Liver and Large Intestine channels. Its nature is bitter and slightly cold, making it a gentle yet effective herb for soothing internal heat and supporting vascular wellness in traditional food therapy.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional heat-clearing food herb
• Dried Sophora japonica flower buds
• Low-temperature slow-baked for quality
• 500g loose bulk pack
• Suitable for herbal tea and decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully harvested and low-temperature slow-baked to preserve the buds' pale yellow-green color, delicate texture, and mild floral aroma. When brewed, the buds unfurl and release a light, subtly bitter infusion with a gentle floral finish, characteristic of traditional Huai Mi tea.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea infusion
• Traditional decoctions
• Seasonal cooling beverages
• Blended herbal tea formulas
• Daily wellness tea routine

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Huai Mi is decocted or steeped as a daily tea to cool internal heat and support the body during warm seasons. It is often brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, and goji berry for a refreshing, mildly bitter infusion. In traditional food therapy, it is also added to congee and light soups as a seasonal cooling ingredient.

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