Dried Huai Mi Raw Sophora Flower Buds Huai Hua Mi Herbal Tea Material 500g

Dried Huai Mi, known in TCM as Huai Hua Mi (槐米), is the unopened flower bud of Sophora japonica (Sophora japonica L.). These sun-dried buds are a classic Chinese herbal material, traditionally associated with cooling properties in TCM theory. Commonly simmered as a decoction or steeped as a light floral tea, they are a staple in traditional herbal pantries. Store sealed in a cool dry place away from moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic raw Huai Mi, the unopened flower buds of Sophora japonica
• Known in TCM as Huai Hua Mi (槐米), a traditional Chinese herbal material
• Sun-dried whole buds with natural pale yellow-green color and mild floral aroma
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and traditional wellness preparations
• Sealed bag packaging helps preserve freshness during storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow-green to yellowish-brown elongated buds with a slightly brittle, dry texture. The aroma is mild and faintly floral, and brewed Huai Mi tea typically yields a light golden infusion with a subtle, gently bitter floral taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a light floral herbal tea
• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Blend into herbal formulas with other dried botanicals
• Use in seasonal wellness drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Huai Mi is traditionally associated with cooling nature and is a familiar ingredient in classical herbal decoctions. Traditionally, it has been simmered alone or combined with other herbs, and it is also enjoyed as a simple daily infusion. In folk practice, the buds are sometimes used in spring and summer wellness drinks.

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