Dried Sophora Flower Buds Huai Hua 500g Chinese Herbal Tea Grade Flower

Dried Sophora flower buds, known in TCM as Huai Hua (槐花), from Sophora japonica. These carefully selected blooms are offered in a tea-grade form with stems removed. In TCM theory, Huai Hua is considered bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and large intestine channels. Traditionally used in herbal teas, decoctions, and culinary preparations, this herb is valued in seasonal wellness routines. Store sealed in a cool dry place. Not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Tea-grade dried Sophora flower buds with stems removed for a clean appearance
• Botanical source Sophora japonica known in TCM as Huai Hua 槐花
• Sourced from Henan province with a fresh new harvest supply
• Traditionally associated with the liver and large intestine channels in TCM theory
• Suitable for herbal tea decoctions and culinary use with 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

These dried flower buds typically show a pale yellow to light golden color with a soft delicate texture and a mild faintly sweet floral aroma. When brewed or decocted they typically yield a light golden infusion with a gentle slightly bitter floral taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a light herbal flower tea
• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to congee or culinary recipes for floral flavor
• Use in seasonal spring wellness preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice Huai Hua is commonly prepared as a simple flower tea or combined with other herbs in decoctions. It is traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM theory and is often used in spring and summer seasonal routines. Folk preparations include Huai Hua congee and Huai Hua steamed dishes where the flowers are used as a culinary ingredient.

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