Dried Daidai Flower 500g Dai Dai Hua Bitter Orange Flower for Herbal Tea and TCM Use

Dried Daidai Flower, known in TCM as Dai Dai Hua (玳玳花), is the dried flower bud of Citrus aurantium var. amara, a bitter orange variety. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with regulating qi, easing chest and abdominal fullness, and harmonizing the stomach. With a light citrus-floral aroma, it is commonly simmered or steeped as a gentle herbal tea and pairs well with rose and jasmine flowers.

Key Selling Points

• Dried flower buds of bitter orange, the traditional TCM herb Dai Dai Hua (玳玳花)
• Botanical source Citrus aurantium var. amara, naturally sun-dried whole buds
• Traditionally used in TCM to regulate qi and ease chest and abdominal discomfort
• Light citrus-floral fragrance suited to solo brewing or blending with rose and jasmine
• 500g bulk pack sold as edible agricultural produce for tea and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

The buds are typically small, pale greenish-white to ivory, and slightly curled at the tips. They carry a delicate citrus-floral aroma, and when steeped they typically yield a light golden infusion with a soft, mildly bitter and fragrant taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a light floral herbal tea on its own
• Blend with rose and jasmine flowers for a fragrant tisane
• Add to herbal decoctions in traditional TCM preparation
• Use in seasonal floral tea blends for daily wellness routines

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Dai Dai Hua is valued for its ability to move qi and calm the middle burner, and it is often steeped alone or combined with rose flower and jasmine flower in daily floral teas. It has also been used in folk preparations for seasonal tea blends and as a fragrant addition to herbal infusions, particularly during spring and summer.

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