Kudzu Root Ge Gen 葛根 Dried Chinese Herb Pueraria lobata Root Slices for Decoction and Tea 50g

Kudzu Root, known in TCM as Ge Gen (葛根), from Pueraria lobata, is a dried root herb offered as food-grade raw botanical material. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with sweet and acrid flavor and a cool nature, and is linked to the spleen and stomach channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, teas, and culinary preparations, it is a versatile addition to a home herbal pantry. Store refrigerated and use as a traditional food ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM herb Ge Gen (葛根) supplied as dried kudzu root
• Botanical source Pueraria lobata, a well-known food-and-medicine herb
• Dried whole root form suitable for decoction pieces and herbal blends
• Traditionally used in soups, teas, and congee in Chinese herbal practice
• 50g pack sold as edible agricultural produce for home herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Dried kudzu root typically appears as firm, pale yellowish-white to light brown slices or chunks with a fibrous, starchy texture. It has a mild, faintly sweet aroma, and when simmered it typically yields a light, slightly sweet and starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Brew as a traditional herbal tea or infusion
• Add to soups and slow-cooked broths
• Cook into congee or grain porridge
• Use in seasonal culinary herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Ge Gen is a common ingredient in decoction formulas and is often paired with herbs such as Chai Hu or Gan Cao in classic preparations. It is also used in folk cooking, added to soups, teas, and congee, especially in warm-weather or seasonal wellness routines. Preparation typically involves slicing or simmering the dried root to extract its mild, starchy sweetness.

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