Dried Cockscomb Flower Ji Guan Hua Bulk Red and White Herbal Tea Ingredient 500g

Dried Cockscomb Flower, known in TCM as Ji Guan Hua (鸡冠花), from Celosia cristata, the dried flower head of the cockscomb plant. Traditionally associated in TCM with the liver and large intestine channels, with a sweet and slightly cold nature. This sun-dried bulk herb is offered as an edible agricultural product for herbal tea, decoction, and culinary use. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, as it does not replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried cockscomb flower heads in natural red and white varieties
• Botanical source Celosia cristata, sun-dried flower heads
• Known in TCM as Ji Guan Hua (鸡冠花) with established traditional use
• Bulk loose form suitable for tea, decoction, and culinary preparation
• Sold as edible agricultural produce with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The dried flower heads typically show a dense, velvety cockscomb shape in deep red or pale white tones with a light, dry texture. They carry a mild grassy aroma, and when simmered or steeped they typically yield a light, slightly herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a light herbal tea
• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to herbal soups or congee
• Blend with other dried flowers for seasonal drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ji Guan Hua is traditionally used in decoctions and herbal teas, often paired with other cooling flowers and herbs. Folk herbalists have long valued red and white cockscomb flower heads for seasonal wellness drinks and light simmered preparations. It is commonly prepared by steeping or gentle simmering and combined according to traditional formulas.

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