Dried Flos Farfarae Kuan Dong Hua Tussilago Flower Buds Traditional Herbal Tea and Decoction Herb 500g

Dried Coltsfoot Flower Buds, known in TCM as Kuan Dong Hua (款冬花), from Tussilago farfara. These unopened flower buds are naturally sun-dried and traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory they are associated with the Lung channel and are commonly prepared as a decoction or herbal tea. A traditional botanical for experienced herbal users; consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried flower buds of Tussilago farfara, a classic TCM botanical
• Known in Chinese herbalism as Kuan Dong Hua (款冬花)
• Naturally sun-dried with no further processing
• Sourced from Gansu province, a recognized growing region
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

The buds typically appear short, rod-like, and slightly curved, with a purplish-brown to yellowish outer layer and pale silky hairs. They have a mild, faintly herbal aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically carries a gentle, slightly bitter and aromatic taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a mild herbal tea, often with honey
• Add to classical herbal formulas prepared at home
• Use in seasonal wellness recipes during dry or cold seasons

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Kuan Dong Hua is traditionally associated with moistening the Lung and relieving cough, and it appears in many classical decoction formulas, often paired with herbs such as Zi Wan (紫菀). Traditionally it is simmered briefly after other herbs, or steeped with honey as a soothing daily tea. It has long been used in autumn and winter seasonal herbal routines.

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