Dried Peony Flower Balls Shao Hua Qiu Herbal Tea Ingredient Bulk 500g

Dried Peony Flower Balls, known in TCM as Shao Hua Qiu (芍花球), are whole dried flower heads of Paeonia lactiflora gathered and sun-dried for herbal tea use. In TCM theory, peony flower is traditionally associated with gently moving liver qi and supporting a calm, balanced mood. These whole blooms are a natural raw botanical ingredient, commonly steeped alone or blended with other floral herbs for daily wellness tea.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried peony flower balls from Paeonia lactiflora, a classic Chinese floral botanical
• Known in TCM as Shao Hua Qiu (芍花球), traditionally used in floral tea blends
• Sun-dried whole flower heads that keep their natural shape and color
• Traditionally associated in TCM with soothing liver qi and supporting emotional balance
• Bulk 500g bag suitable for tea shops, home brewing, and culinary decoration

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale pink to soft rose in color with layered, papery petals and a delicate floral aroma. When steeped, the blooms unfurl gracefully and yield a light, mildly sweet floral infusion with a clean, gentle finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep whole flower balls alone as a light floral herbal tea
• Blend with rosebuds, chrysanthemum, or goji berries in daily wellness teas
• Use as an edible garnish for desserts, drinks, and culinary presentation
• Brew with honey or rock sugar for a soothing seasonal floral drink

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, peony flower has long been steeped as a floral tea, often paired with rosebud and chrysanthemum in blends intended to relax the spirit and ease daily tension. It is a common ingredient in spring and summer wellness teas and is also used decoratively in culinary settings for its graceful blooms.

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