Dried Safflower Hong Hua Whole Flower TCM Herb for Decoction and Tea 100g 250g 500g 1kg 2kg

Dried Safflower, known in TCM as Hong Hua (红花), also called Ci Hong Hua or Hong Lan Hua, from Carthamus tinctorius. These whole tubular florets are a classic flower-type Chinese herbal material sourced from Xinjiang. In TCM theory safflower is acrid in flavor and warm in nature and is traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, teas, and external foot soaks. This is a food-grade agricultural product and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried safflower florets, a classic flower-category Chinese herbal material
• Botanical source Carthamus tinctorius, known in TCM as Hong Hua 红花
• Sourced from Xinjiang, a recognized safflower producing region
• Multiple pack sizes from 100g to 2000g for home or bulk use
• Traditionally prepared as decoction, herbal tea, or external foot soak

Quality & Sensory

Typically orange-red to reddish tubular florets with a light, dry, slightly loose texture and a faint characteristic herbal aroma. When steeped or decocted, the liquid typically takes on a golden-yellow to orange tone with a mild, slightly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Steeped as a mild herbal tea, often blended with other flowers
• Added to foot soak blends for external warm-water use
• Used in seasonal herbal cooking and culinary preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Hong Hua is traditionally associated with invigorating blood and regulating menstruation, and it appears in many classical decoction formulas. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Dang Gui or Tao Ren in traditional blood-moving formulas, and small amounts are also steeped in wine or added to foot soaks in folk practice. Traditionally valued in women's herbal routines and seasonal wellness blends.

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