Panax Notoginseng Flower Tea San Qi Hua 三七花 500g Dried Wenshan Herbal Tea

Dried Panax Notoginseng Flower Tea, known in TCM as San Qi Hua (三七花), from Panax notoginseng, the flower buds of the plant. Sourced from Wenshan in Yunnan and naturally sun-dried, these unopened green buds are a classic Chinese herbal tea ingredient. In TCM theory, notoginseng flower is traditionally associated with cooling properties and a slightly bitter, sweet taste. Steep it alone or blend it with other herbs for a gentle daily infusion.

Key Selling Points

• Dried flower buds of Panax notoginseng, known in TCM as San Qi Hua (三七花)
• Sourced from Wenshan, Yunnan, a recognized growing region for notoginseng
• Naturally sun-dried to preserve the buds' shape and aroma
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its cooling nature and bitter-sweet flavor
• 500g bulk pack suitable for daily tea brewing or herbal blending

Quality & Sensory

The buds are typically small, tightly closed, and green to grayish-green with a firm, dry texture. They carry a fresh, grassy-herbal aroma. When steeped, the infusion is typically pale yellow-green with a mildly bitter taste followed by a lingering sweet aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone as a daily herbal tea infusion
• Blend with chrysanthemum or other cooling herbs for a mixed infusion
• Brew in a teapot or covered bowl for repeated infusions
• Share as a regional Yunnan specialty tea gift

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, notoginseng flower buds have long been steeped in hot water as a cooling daily tea, especially in warm seasons. In TCM theory, San Qi Hua is traditionally associated with clearing heat and calming the spirit. It is commonly paired with chrysanthemum or goji berries in herbal infusions, and Wenshan households have traditionally kept dried buds on hand for family tea brewing.

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