Dried Shu Kui Hua Flowers 蜀葵花 Wholesale Raw Herb 500g Sichuan Origin

Dried Hollyhock Flower, known in TCM as Shu Ji Hua or Shu Kui Hua (蜀葵花), from Althaea rosea, the whole dried bloom of the hollyhock plant. Sourced from Sichuan and sold as a raw edible-grade botanical in its natural whole form. In TCM theory the flower is traditionally associated with cooling and dampness-resolving properties. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried hollyhock flowers in natural unprocessed form
• Botanical source Althaea rosea with Chinese name Shu Kui Hua 蜀葵花
• Sourced from Sichuan a recognized growing region for this flower
• Sold as edible agricultural produce suitable for herbal tea and decoction use
• 36 month shelf life when stored sealed in a cool dry place

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried blooms show muted purple to pinkish petals with a light papery texture and a faint floral aroma. When steeped or decocted they typically yield a mild slightly floral infusion with a soft gentle taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a light herbal flower tea
• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other botanicals
• Blend into floral herbal mixes for seasonal drinks
• Use in traditional herbal preparations at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice hollyhock flower is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving dampness and has long appeared in folk herbal formulas. Traditionally it was prepared as a simple flower infusion or combined with other cooling herbs in decoctions. It is also used in seasonal herbal blends where a mild floral character is desired.

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