Xuan Fu Hua Inula Flower Tea Dried Chinese Herbal Tea 500g Bag for Daily Infusion

Xuan Fu Hua (旋覆花) is the dried flower head of Inula japonica or related Inula species, a classic Chinese herbal tea material. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the lung, spleen, and stomach channels and has a bitter, pungent, slightly warm nature. These golden-yellow flower heads are carefully dried for infusion or decoction. This product is a food-grade botanical and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Dried flower heads of Xuan Fu Hua (旋覆花), also known as Inula flower
• Botanical source from the Inula genus, traditionally called Jin Qian Ju, Liu Yue Ju, or Jin Fo Hua
• In TCM theory traditionally associated with the lung, spleen, and stomach channels
• Golden-yellow whole flower heads, dried and ready for tea or decoction use
• Supplied as a 500g resealable bag of Chinese herbal tea material

Quality & Sensory

The dried flower heads are typically golden to yellowish-brown with fine, thread-like florets and a light, delicate texture. They typically carry a mild, faintly herbal aroma, and when steeped they yield a light amber infusion with a gently bitter, slightly pungent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a daily herbal tea infusion
• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Blend with other TCM herbs for seasonal wellness drinks
• Use in folk herbal preparations at home

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Xuan Fu Hua is traditionally used in decoctions and is often paired with herbs such as Dai Zhe Shi (代赭石) in classic formulas. It has long been included in household herbal teas and seasonal infusions, especially during times when gentle lung and stomach support was traditionally valued. Preparation typically involves simmering the flower heads, sometimes wrapped in cloth, before drinking.

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