Dried Tussilago Flower Bud Kuan Dong Hua Traditional Herbal Decoction Ingredient 500g Sulfur-Free Select Grade

Dried Tussilago Flower Bud, known in TCM as Kuan Dong Hua (款冬花), from Tussilago farfara. These are the unopened flower buds of the coltsfoot plant, a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with moistening the lungs and calming cough in TCM theory. This batch is sulfur-free select grade, suitable for decoction, tea, and culinary preparation. Store in a cool, dry place and use as part of a balanced traditional wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Kuan Dong Hua (款冬花) dried flower buds, a staple of the Chinese herbal apothecary
• Botanical source Tussilago farfara, harvested as unopened buds for traditional use
• Sulfur-free select grade processing for a cleaner natural profile
• Traditionally used in TCM to moisten the lungs and ease cough
• Versatile for decoctions, herbal teas, and culinary recipes

Quality & Sensory

The buds typically appear as short, slightly curved rod-like pieces with a purplish-brown to yellowish-brown scale-like surface. They have a mild, faintly herbaceous aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically carries a gentle, slightly sweet and bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a mild herbal tea, often paired with other lung-soothing herbs
• Add to soups or congee in seasonal home cooking
• Blend into classic TCM formulas with honey-fried or raw preparation styles

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Kuan Dong Hua is traditionally associated with the lung channel and is valued for moistening the lungs and descending qi to calm cough. It is a common ingredient in classic decoctions and is often paired with Zi Wan (紫菀, Aster root) in traditional formulas. Folk practice also uses it in honey-prepared form for gentle daily herbal teas during dry seasons.

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