Dried Lavender Buds 500g Xun Yi Cao Fragrant Herb for Sachets Pillows and Herbal Blends

Dried Lavender Buds, known in TCM as Xun Yi Cao (薰衣草), from Lavandula species. These sliced dried flower buds are sold as a food-grade agricultural product, valued in traditional herbal practice for their calming fragrance. Traditionally associated with soothing the spirit and easing tension, they are commonly used in sachets, pillows, herbal teas, and culinary creations. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve aroma and quality.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried lavender buds sliced for versatile herbal use
• Botanical source Lavandula species with traditional calming fragrance
• Ideal for aromatic sachets pillows and drawer freshening
• Suitable for herbal tea blends and light culinary infusions
• Generous 500g bulk pack stored cool and dry for lasting aroma

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale purple to violet-grey buds with a light, floral aroma and dry, slightly brittle texture. When steeped, the infusion typically carries a gentle floral sweetness with soft herbal undertones.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a light herbal tea infusion
• Fill sachets and pillows for aromatic freshening
• Add to baked goods or desserts for floral flavor
• Blend into potpourri or drawer fresheners

Traditional Uses

In traditional herbal practice, lavender has long been valued for its calming fragrance and is traditionally associated with soothing the mind and supporting restful relaxation. It is commonly infused as a gentle tea, added to bath blends, or sewn into sleep pillows and sachets. In European folk tradition it was placed among linens to freshen fabrics and deter moths, and it pairs well with chamomile or rose petals in aromatic blends.

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