Dried Reed Rhizome Lu Gen 500g Wild Harvested Reed Root for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Dried Reed Rhizome, known in TCM as Lu Gen (芦根), from Phragmites australis, is the dried rhizome of the reed plant. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice, it is associated with clearing internal heat and generating fluids. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and cold in nature, entering the lung and stomach channels. Commonly simmered as a clear herbal tea or added to decoctions, it is a simple botanical for seasonal wellness routines.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Lu Gen (芦根) dried reed rhizome from wild-harvested reed roots
• Botanical source Phragmites australis, carefully dried whole rhizome pieces
• Traditionally used in TCM to clear heat and promote fluid generation
• Sweet mild flavor suitable for daily herbal tea or soup decoctions
• 500g value pack of selected thick rhizome cuts, easy to portion and brew

Quality & Sensory

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

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a clear reed root herbal tea for daily refreshment
• Add to herbal decoctions with honeysuckle or other cooling botanicals
• Combine in soup packs for seasonal family cooking
• Brew with chrysanthemum or rock sugar for a mild summer drink

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Lu Gen is a classic cooling herb often simmered alone or paired with honeysuckle, lotus node, or imperata root in light decoctions. It is traditionally associated with clearing lung and stomach heat, easing thirst, and supporting comfort during warm seasons. Folk households commonly prepare it as a simple summer tea or add it to congee and soups for a gentle, sweet herbal note.

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