Indian Globe Flower Heads (Gorakhmundi) | Sphaeranthus indicus
• Scientific Name: Sphaeranthus indicus L. Indian Globe Flower Heads are compact dried flower clusters with rounded to oval shapes, a textured surface and natural tan, brown and olive-brown colouring.
• Also Known As: East Indian Globe Thistle, Indian Globe Flower, Gorakhmundi, Gorakh Mundi, Mundi, Mahamundi, Munditika, Gul Mundi and Kottai Karantai.
• What It’s Known For: A traditional South Asian botanical raw material with a mildly aromatic, earthy, herbaceous and distinctly bitter character. Commonly supplied as whole flower heads for traditional botanical preparations, coarse powders and selected herbal formulations.
• How to Use: Use whole, lightly crushed or ground according to the selected traditional formulation. For internal preparations, follow the directions of a qualified practitioner or an established product formula rather than using it as an ordinary culinary flower.
• Awafi Mill Quality: Carefully selected Indian Globe Flower Heads packed without added colours, artificial flavours, fillers or preservatives. Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture, excessive heat and direct sunlight.