Dried Hops Flower Hua 500g Whole Dried Humulus lupulus Strobiles for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Dried Hops Flower, known in TCM as Pi Jiu Hua (啤酒花), from Humulus lupulus. These whole dried strobiles are the female flower cones of the hop plant, sold in their natural whole form as a food-grade botanical. In TCM theory hops are considered bitter in flavor and cooling in nature, traditionally associated with the stomach and liver channels. Traditionally used in herbal teas and decoctions, they are valued for their aromatic bitterness. Store sealed in a cool dry place and use as part of a balanced herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried hop flower cones in their natural unprocessed form
• Botanical source Humulus lupulus known in TCM as Pi Jiu Hua
• Traditionally associated with bitter flavor and cooling nature in TCM
• Aromatic cones suitable for herbal tea infusions and decoctions
• Sold as a food-grade dried botanical with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale green to yellowish-green cone-shaped strobiles with a papery, slightly sticky texture. The aroma is characteristically hoppy and resinous with mild herbal bitterness. When steeped or decocted, the infusion typically carries a light golden color and a pleasantly bitter, aromatic taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a standalone herbal tea infusion
• Simmer in decoctions with other calming botanicals
• Blend into herbal tea mixes for evening relaxation
• Use in traditional herbal formulations and home preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM and European folk herbal practice, hops have long been valued for their calming and digestive associations. Traditionally used to prepare soothing evening teas, often paired with chamomile, valerian root, or other relaxing herbs. In TCM theory, hops are traditionally associated with clearing dampness and supporting healthy digestion. Commonly prepared as a simple infusion by steeping the dried cones in hot water.

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