Chicory Root (Cichorium intybus) — Dried Food-Herb for Tea & Daily Brews, 500g

Chicory Root (Cichorium intybus) is the dried root of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Jú Jù (菊苣). Also called Chicory, this bitter-sweet root has long been valued as a cooling, damp-clearing food herb used in teas, decoctions, and daily brews. Its nature is slightly bitter and cool, making it a gentle yet clarifying herb traditionally associated with supporting the Liver and Stomach, easing heaviness, and promoting smooth digestion.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb root (药食同源)
• Dried Chicory Root, 500g pack
• Cichorium intybus
• Sun-dried, naturally sweet from the root itself
• Suitable for tea, decoction, and daily brews

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is sun-dried to preserve its light tan to warm brown color, firm woody texture, and mild earthy aroma. When brewed, the root releases a gentle, subtly sweet and slightly bitter infusion with a smooth, roasted note, deepening in color as it steeps.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal tea
• Blended flower and herb teas
• Traditional decoctions
• Seasonal brews
• Food-herb ingredient for home use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chicory Root is decocted alone or blended with other food herbs into daily teas and gentle brews. It is often paired with ingredients like chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or goji berry for a light, refreshing infusion. As a food herb, it also appears in seasonal congee and soup recipes, where its mild sweetness and slight bitterness add depth to everyday nourishment.

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