Dried Safflower Hong Hua Loose Herb 100g Xinjiang Origin Traditional Foot Soak and Decoction Ingredient
$7.99 – $16.13Price range: $7.99 through $16.13
Description
Dried Safflower, known in TCM as Hong Hua (红花), from Carthamus tinctorius. These loose dried florets are sun-dried whole botanical material sourced from Xinjiang, offered as raw primary agricultural produce without fumigation or added weight. In TCM theory safflower is pungent in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and external foot soaks, it is a versatile herb for home herbal practice. This product is not a substitute for medicine.



Key Selling Points
- Loose dried safflower florets sold as raw primary agricultural produce
- Botanical source Carthamus tinctorius with Chinese name Hong Hua 红花
- Sun-dried processing with no fumigation and no added weight
- Sourced from Xinjiang, a recognized safflower growing region
- Suitable for traditional decoctions and external foot soak blends



Quality & Sensory
Typically the dried florets are orange-red to deep red with a soft, tubular, slightly brittle texture and a faint grassy-floral aroma. When decocted or soaked, the water typically takes on a warm golden-yellow to amber tone with a mild, slightly bitter herbal taste.



Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Raw herb, primary agricultural product |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 红花 Hong Hua |
| Botanical Name | Carthamus tinctorius |
| Plant Part | Dried florets |
| Processing | Sun-dried, no fumigation, no added weight |
| Net Weight | 100 g per bag |



Usage Scenarios
- Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
- Add to external foot soak blends with mugwort or other herbs
- Combine with other botanicals in home herbal preparations
- Use in seasonal wellness routines following traditional practice



Traditional Uses
In TCM practice Hong Hua is traditionally used in decoctions and is a common ingredient in classic blood-moving formulas, often paired with herbs such as Dang Gui and Chuan Xiong. Externally, it is a popular ingredient in folk foot soak blends, frequently combined with Ai Ye (mugwort) leaves for warm seasonal foot baths. It is also traditionally included in culinary herbal preparations and daily wellness teas in small amounts.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is loose dried safflower florets, Hong Hua (红花) from Carthamus tinctorius, sun-dried and packed in 100 g bags. It is raw agricultural produce from Xinjiang with no fumigation or added weight.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory safflower is pungent and warm, traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels. It has long been used in decoctions and external foot soak blends in traditional herbal practice.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is commonly simmered in herbal decoctions or added to external foot soaks, often together with mugwort leaves. Follow guidance from a qualified practitioner for personal use, as it is not a substitute for medicine.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Safflower 500g ziplock bag, Safflower 50g can, 100g bag |
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