Safflower Hong Hua Dried Flower Petals 500g with Mulberry Combo Traditional TCM Herbal Tea and Decoction Herb

Safflower, known in TCM as Hong Hua (红花), from Carthamus tinctorius, consists of dried tubular florets traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is pungent in flavor and warm in nature, associated with the heart and liver channels. This listing pairs 500g of safflower with 500g of dried mulberry fruit (Sang Shen, 桑葚) for tea, decoction, or culinary use. Store sealed, away from light, in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried safflower florets, a classic TCM herb known as Hong Hua (红花)
• Botanical source Carthamus tinctorius, sun-dried whole flower filaments
• Combo pack includes 500g safflower plus 500g dried mulberry fruit
• Traditionally used in TCM for herbal tea, decoctions, and foot soaks
• Simple single-ingredient botanicals with no additives, packed in bags

Quality & Sensory

Safflower florets typically appear orange to orange-red, light and thread-like, with a mild grassy aroma. Infused or decocted, they typically yield a pale golden-yellow liquor with a soft, slightly herbal taste. Dried mulberries are typically dark purple-black, chewy, and sweet.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small pinch of safflower florets as a light herbal tea
• Add to herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Combine with mulberry fruit in congee or culinary recipes
• Use safflower in traditional external foot soak blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Hong Hua is traditionally associated with invigorating blood circulation and was commonly included in decoction formulas, often paired with herbs such as Dang Gui or Chuan Xiong. Sang Shen is traditionally regarded as a blood-nourishing yin tonic, frequently eaten as a snack, steeped in water, or cooked into congee. The two are sometimes combined in daily herbal teas, especially during colder seasons.

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