Nuo Dao Gen (Oryza sativa var. glutinosa Root) — Dried Glutinous Rice Root, 500g

Nuo Dao Gen (糯稻根), the dried root of glutinous rice (Oryza sativa var. glutinosa), is a traditional food-herb ingredient long used in Chinese wellness practice. Known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Nuò Dào Gēn (糯稻根), this gently nourishing root has been prized as a sweet, neutral herb traditionally used to support fluid balance, calm the spirit, and ease night sweating. Carefully washed and dried, it is a clean, ready-to-decoct botanical for daily herbal teas and gentle soups.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb root of glutinous rice
• Washed, clean, and free of debris
• Dried whole root form, 500g pack
• Sourced from Anhui, China
• Suitable for decoctions and herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully washed and dried to preserve the root's natural pale straw to light tan color, fine fibrous texture, and mild, grassy aroma. When decocted, it yields a gentle, subtly sweet infusion with a soft, earthy finish, light enough to blend with other herbs without overpowering them.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoctions and teas
• Gentle daily wellness soups
• Blended with other food-herb ingredients
• Seasonal nourishment routines
• Traditional congee and grain porridge

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Nuo Dao Gen is decocted alone or with ingredients like jujube, lotus seed, and lily bulb to make gentle daily teas and soups. It is a common addition to seasonal congee and light broths, where it is simmered slowly to release its mild, subtly sweet character. As part of traditional food-herb routines, it is often paired with other neutral, nourishing botanicals for everyday balance.

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