Niu Bang Gen Slices (Arctium lappa) — Dried Burdock Root for Tea & Soup
Price range: $4.57 through $5.56
Description
Niu Bang Gen Slices (Arctium lappa) are the dried root slices of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Niú Bàng Gēn (牛蒡根). Also called Burdock Root, Niu Bang Gen has been prized for centuries as a cooling, detoxifying herb used to clear heat, soothe the throat, and support the body's natural balance. Its nature is bitter, slightly sweet, and cold, making it a gentle yet effective herb for dispersing wind-heat and harmonizing the body's fluids.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional heat-clearing food herb
- Dried Niu Bang Gen root slices
- Arctium lappa
- Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
- Clean, new-crop quality
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale tan color, firm texture, and mild earthy aroma. When simmered, the slices soften and release a gentle, slightly sweet and bitter flavor with a smooth mouthfeel, adding depth to broths and teas without overpowering other ingredients.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Slices |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Niu Bang Gen |
| Botanical Name | Arctium lappa |
| Form | Dried Slices |
| Primary Use | Herbal Tea and Soup Ingredient |
| Processing | Dried and Sliced |
Usage Scenarios
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Herbal tea blends
- Congee and grain porridge
- Seasonal slow-cooking
- Soup-pack ingredient
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Niu Bang Gen is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily wellness during warm seasons. It is a common ingredient in summer soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like mint, chrysanthemum, and honeysuckle. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other cooling herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Niu Bang Gen?
A: Niu Bang Gen is the common Chinese name for dried root slices of Arctium lappa, also called Burdock Root. It is a traditional food herb used in tea and soup.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Niu Bang Gen?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Niu Bang Gen is associated with clearing heat, dispersing wind-heat, and soothing the throat. It is often used in soups and teas for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Niu Bang Gen slices?
A: Rinse the slices and simmer them with soup ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Large diagonal slices of burdock 0 5kg piece, Large burdock slices 0 5kg piece, Burdock small discs 0 5kg piece, Burdock medium oblique slices 0 5kg piece, Burdock small capsules suitable for tea bags 0 5kg piece, Burdock root chips large round pieces 250g, Large oblique slices of burdock 250g |
Related products
-
Yu Zhu Slices (Polygonatum odoratum) — Sulfur-Free Hunan Dried Food Herb, 500g
Price range: $4.77 through $10.76 -
Bai He Dried Lily Bulb (Lilium lancifolium) — Sulfur-Free Hunan Lily for Tea, Soup & Congee
$11.25 -
Wu Mei Dried Plum (Prunus mume) — Unsulfured Smoked-Free Food Herb for Sour Plum Drink & Tea
Price range: $4.44 through $10.93 -
Liao Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra chinensis) — Dried Changbai Mountain Schisandra Berry, 500g
$6.88
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.