Exocarpium Citri Grandis Slices (Citrus grandis ‘Tomentosa’) — Dried Hua Ju Hong Food Herb

Hua Ju Hong Slices (Citrus grandis 'Tomentosa') are the sun-dried outer peel of the pomelo fruit, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Huà Jú Hóng (化橘红). Grown in the core production area of Huazhou, Guangdong, this food herb has been prized for centuries as a qi-regulating, phlegm-transforming peel used in teas, decoctions, and daily wellness routines. Its nature is warm, pungent, and slightly bitter, making it a classic aromatic herb for soothing the Lung and harmonizing the Middle Burner.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-regulating and phlegm-transforming food herb
• Sun-dried Hua Ju Hong peel slices from Huazhou, Guangdong
• Citrus grandis 'Tomentosa'
• Suitable for tea, decoction, and soup
• Bulk 500g food-grade agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is sun-dried to preserve its warm reddish-brown to golden-yellow color, velvety surface texture, and bright citrus aroma. When brewed, the slices release a fragrant, gently bitter infusion with a lingering sweet aftertaste, adding depth and warmth to teas and broths.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and daily infusion
• Traditional decoction
• Soup and broth ingredient
• Seasonal wellness blends
• Food-herb culinary use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Hua Ju Hong is decocted into teas and soups to support the smooth flow of qi and the transformation of phlegm. It is a common ingredient in winter and early spring wellness blends, where it pairs with ingredients like tangerine peel, licorice root, and honey. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other aromatic herbs for a warm, gently bitter infusion.

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