Wild Chrysanthemum Ye Ju Hua Dried Flower Tea 500g Natural Sun Dried for Infusions and Wine

Wild Chrysanthemum, known in TCM as Ye Ju Hua (野菊花), is the dried flower head of Chrysanthemum indicum. These naturally sun-dried whole flowers are a classic Chinese herbal botanical traditionally valued for clearing heat. In TCM theory, wild chrysanthemum is pungent, bitter, and slightly cold, entering the liver and lung channels. Commonly steeped as tea or infused in wine, it is a food-grade agricultural product; special populations should consult a professional before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic wild chrysanthemum flower heads sourced from Shandong, China
• Naturally sun-dried whole flowers with no further processing
• Known in TCM as Ye Ju Hua (野菊花), a traditional heat-clearing floral herb
• Versatile for herbal tea, wine infusions, and decoctions
• Sold as food-grade edible agricultural produce in a 500g pack

Quality & Sensory

Typically small golden-yellow flower heads with a dry, light texture and a fresh bitter-floral aroma. When steeped, the infusion typically shows a pale yellow-green color with a clean, mildly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a standalone herbal tea or blend with goji berry and honeysuckle
• Infuse in white liquor for traditional herbal wine
• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other cooling botanicals
• Brew lightly for seasonal warm-weather drinking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, wild chrysanthemum is traditionally associated with clearing heat and detoxifying, and it has long been used for temporary throat and eye discomfort linked to internal heat. Traditionally it is steeped alone or combined with honeysuckle, forsythia, or licorice in decoctions and daily teas. It is also a folk favorite for wine infusions and warm-season wellness drinks.

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