Dried Poplar Flower Yang Shu Hua Herbal Tea Ingredient 500g Sun Dried Bulk

Dried Poplar Flower, known in TCM as Yang Shu Hua (杨树花), is the sun-dried flower or catkin of Populus species. Traditionally used in Chinese folk herbal practice, it is typically regarded as bitter in flavor with cooling properties. This dried botanical is commonly prepared as a decoction or herbal infusion and is sold as a raw agricultural product for traditional wellness use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Yang Shu Hua (杨树花) dried poplar flower from China
• Sun-dried whole botanical in traditional raw herb form
• Traditionally used in Chinese folk herbal decoctions and infusions
• Sold as edible agricultural produce with 18-month shelf life
• Bulk-friendly 500g pack suitable for herbal shops and home use

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-green to brownish in color with a light, dry, papery texture. The aroma is typically mild and grassy with faint woody notes. When decocted, the liquid is typically pale amber with a slightly bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepare as a traditional herbal decoction
• Simmer into folk-style herbal infusions
• Blend into seasonal herbal formulas
• Stock for herbal shop or apothecary use

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk herbalism, poplar flower has historically been prepared as a simple decoction, often simmered alone or combined with other seasonal botanicals. It was traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat patterns and supporting digestive comfort in folk practice. Commonly used in rural household herbal traditions, particularly during warmer months.

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