Prepared Tussilago Flower Zhi Kuan Dong Hua Dried Herbal Tea Ingredient 500g

Prepared Tussilago Flower, known in TCM as Zhi Kuan Dong Hua (炙款冬花), is the honey-processed flower bud of Tussilago farfara. This dried, sulfur-free herb is traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice and is commonly used in decoctions and herbal teas. In TCM theory it is associated with the lung channel and a warm nature. Store frozen and use as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Kuan Dong Hua (款冬花) flower buds, a classic TCM botanical
• Botanical source Tussilago farfara, prepared Zhi form
• Naturally sun-dried with no sulfur fumigation
• Honey-processed buds with a typically sweet, mellow character
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

The buds are typically short, rod-like, and grayish-brown to dark brown from honey processing, with a soft, slightly sticky texture. They carry a mild honeyed aroma, and a prepared decoction typically tastes gently sweet and warm.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a warm herbal tea with other compatible herbs
• Add to seasonal herbal soup preparations
• Use in classical TCM formulas under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Kuan Dong Hua is traditionally associated with the lung channel and is a common ingredient in classical cough and lung-support formulas, often paired with Zi Wan (紫菀). The honey-processed Zhi form is traditionally preferred for moistening and gentle action. It is typically simmered in decoctions or blended into herbal teas, especially in autumn and winter.

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