Dried Reed Rhizome Lu Gen 500g Natural Sun Dried Reed Root Slices for Decoction and Culinary Use

Dried Reed Rhizome, known in TCM as Lu Gen (芦根), from Phragmites australis, is the fresh-looking dried rhizome of the reed plant. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its sweet and cold nature, it is associated with the lung and stomach channels. These naturally sun-dried rhizome sections are supplied as whole dried botanical material for decoction, soup, and culinary preparation, and are not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried reed rhizome sections in natural form, not processed into powder or extract
• Botanical source Phragmites australis, known in TCM as Lu Gen (芦根)
• Naturally sun-dried with sulfur-free processing to preserve the herb's original character
• Traditionally associated with the lung and stomach channels in TCM theory
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal soups, and everyday culinary preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to light brown in color with a firm, fibrous texture and a faintly sweet, grassy aroma. When simmered, the rhizome typically yields a mild, subtly sweet and refreshing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Add to clear soups and slow-cooked broths
• Brew as a light herbal tea with other cooling botanicals
• Use in congee or seasonal culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Lu Gen is traditionally associated with clearing heat, generating fluids, and easing irritability, and it has long been included in formulas for seasonal discomfort. It is commonly simmered alone or paired with herbs such as honeysuckle or dried pear in folk preparations. In southern China, reed rhizome water is a familiar home-style drink during warm months.

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