Dried Reed Rhizome Lu Gen 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use

Dried Reed Rhizome, known in TCM as Lu Gen (芦根), from Phragmites australis, is the dried rhizome of the reed plant supplied in whole form. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat and promoting fluid generation. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, or herbal teas. This is a food-grade raw botanical and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried reed rhizome in its natural unprocessed form
• Botanical source Phragmites australis known in TCM as Lu Gen
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice to clear heat and generate fluids
• Sourced from Hebei province and packed in a resealable 500g bag
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, soups, and culinary preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to light brown in color with a firm, fibrous texture and a mild, slightly sweet aroma. When simmered, the liquid typically carries a light, refreshing sweetness with a clean herbal character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional reed rhizome decoction
• Add to herbal soups and slow-cooked broths
• Brew as a light daily herbal tea
• Use in congee or seasonal culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Lu Gen is a common ingredient in heat-clearing and fluid-generating decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Jin Yin Hua or Mai Dong in summer drinks. It is traditionally simmered fresh or dried in water for daily herbal tea and is a familiar ingredient in seasonal soups and congee during warm months.

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