Huai Hua – 槐花
Huai Hua is the dried flower bud of the Sophora japonica tree, traditionally harvested just before blooming. These delicately fragrant yellow buds are known for their gently bitter and astringent character. Sourced from multiple provinces in China, they are prepared as a dried herb for use in authentic herbal practice.
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Herbal Name | Sophora japonica |
| Chinese Name | 槐花 |
| Part Used | Flower bud |
| Form | Dried herb |
| Quality Standard | Free from sulphur, herbicides, and pesticides |
| Affected Meridians | Liver, Large Intestine |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight |
Additional Information
Huai Hua is commonly included in herbal formulas and tea blends. Packaged for convenience and suitability for practitioners, each batch is carefully selected to meet purity and quality standards. Sourcing regions include Liaoning, Hebei, and Henan provinces.
Expiry Date: 31/07/2028
Description
Huai Hua – 槐花
Pagoda Tree Flower Bud
Latin: Flos Sophorae
Part Used: Flower Bud
Nature & Flavour: Cool, bitter
Meridian Affinities: Liver, Large Intestine
Huai Hua is the dried flower bud of the Sophora japonica tree, traditionally harvested before full bloom. These delicate yellow buds are lightly fragrant and have a mildly bitter, astringent character. They are commonly sourced from various provinces in China, including Liaoning, Hebei, and Henan.
Often included in herbal formulas, Huai Hua is valued for its harmonising qualities and is frequently used in preparations aimed at balancing the Liver and Large Intestine meridians. In culinary or tea blends, it brings a gentle earthy tone that pairs well with other botanicals.
All Phoenix Medical dry authentic herbs and concentrated herbal granules are free from sulphur, herbicides, and pesticides.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.577 kg |
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