Dried Sophora Flower Buds Huai Hua 槐花 500g Raw Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Sophora Flower Buds, known in TCM as Huai Hua (槐花), from Sophora japonica. These dried flowers and buds of the Chinese scholar tree are a classic raw herbal ingredient traditionally used for daily teas and decoctions. In TCM theory, Huai Hua is considered bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and large intestine channels. Store refrigerated and use as part of a balanced herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Huai Hua 槐花 from the Sophora japonica tree
• Classic TCM raw herb traditionally used in flower teas and decoctions
• New-crop dried flowers with natural color and fragrance
• Suitable for brewing alone or blending with other herbal ingredients
• Sold as edible agricultural produce with 36-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically light yellowish-brown to pale yellow in color, with wrinkled petals and a delicate, slightly sweet floral aroma. When brewed, the infusion typically shows a pale golden tone with a mild, gently bitter and refreshing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a standalone herbal flower tea
• Blend with chrysanthemum or other herbs for daily infusions
• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Use in seasonal herbal recipes and culinary preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Huai Hua has long been prepared as a simple flower tea or combined with herbs such as chrysanthemum and honeysuckle in warm infusions. It is traditionally associated with clearing internal heat in TCM theory and is a familiar ingredient in spring and summer herbal drinks, as well as in folk recipes and regional culinary specialties.

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