Dried Burdock Root Slices Niu Bang Gen 500g Culinary Herbal Ingredient

Dried Burdock Root Slices, known in TCM as Niu Bang Gen (牛蒡根), from Arctium lappa. These sliced roots are a traditional culinary and herbal ingredient, valued in TCM for their sweet and slightly bitter flavor and cool nature. Commonly simmered in soups, stews, and decoctions, they are a versatile addition to everyday herbal cooking. Store in a cool, dry place and use as part of a balanced diet.

Key Selling Points

• Dried burdock root slices sold as a culinary agricultural product
• Botanical source Arctium lappa with Chinese name Niu Bang Gen
• Traditionally used in TCM for its sweet slightly bitter flavor and cool nature
• Available in diagonal or round slice forms for easy cooking and decoction
• Suitable for soups stews congee and herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale to light brown color with a firm dry texture and a mild earthy aroma. When simmered or brewed, they typically yield a gentle earthy taste with subtle sweetness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in soups and stews for an earthy herbal flavor
• Add to congee or rice porridge during slow cooking
• Brew as a simple herbal tea with hot water
• Combine with other roots in traditional decoctions

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, burdock root is traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting the throat and skin. It is commonly simmered in soups with lotus root, carrot, or pork, or brewed as a daily herbal tea. In folk practice, sliced burdock root is also added to congee and seasonal vegetable dishes, especially during warmer months.

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