Campsis Flower Whole (Campsis Grandiflora)

Campsis Flower Whole (Campsis grandiflora), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as Ling Xiao Hua (凌霄花), is a vibrant trumpet-shaped blossom traditionally used to invigorate the blood, disperse stasis, and clear heat. These dried whole flowers retain their striking shape and color, making them both visually appealing and therapeutically valuable in decoctions and herbal blends.

In TCM, Ling Xiao Hua is primarily used to promote circulation and move blood, especially in conditions involving menstrual irregularities, amenorrhea, or blood stasis with associated pain or dark clots. It is also believed to have a light, ascending nature that allows it to address wind-heat affecting the upper body, and is sometimes used for skin issues such as rashes or itching caused by heat in the blood.

The flower has a slightly bitter and cool nature, often used in formulas that focus on clearing heat while also activating blood flow, making it suitable in gynecological formulas or in conditions where there is visible stasis or stagnation in the channels.

When steeped or decocted, Campsis Flower Whole yields a delicate, slightly bitter floral tea and is often paired with herbs like Dan Shen (Salvia), Mu Dan Pi (Moutan), or Chi Shao (Red Peony Root) in blood-activating formulas.

Each batch of Campsis Flower Whole (Campsis grandiflora) is carefully dried and preserved to maintain its color, structure, and energetic qualities. Whether used in menstrual support formulas, skin-clearing blends, or blood-invigorating decoctions, Ling Xiao Hua offers a gentle yet effective method for supporting circulation, releasing stasis, and cooling excess heat in the body.