Dried Chicory Root Slices Ju Ju Gen Cichorium intybus Herbal Decoction Pieces 500g

Dried Chicory Root Slices, known in TCM as Ju Ju Gen (菊苣根), from Cichorium intybus. These sun-dried root slices are a traditional edible botanical valued in herbal practice for their bitter, cooling character and long use in decoctions and daily herbal teas. In TCM theory, chicory root is traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and supporting comfortable digestion. Suitable for brewing, simmering, or blending with other herbs as part of a balanced wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried chicory root cut into convenient slices for easy brewing and decoction
• Botanical source Cichorium intybus with Chinese name Ju Ju Gen 菊苣根
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural bitter aroma and light golden color
• Traditionally used in TCM to clear damp-heat and support digestive comfort
• Versatile raw herb for teas, soups, congee, and custom herbal blends

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale tan to light brown color with a firm, dry texture and a mildly earthy, bitter aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquor typically takes on a light amber hue with a clean, gently bitter and slightly nutty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a solo herbal decoction or combine with other roots for a daily tea
• Add to soups and broths for a subtle bitter depth
• Cook into congee or grain porridge alongside other edible botanicals
• Roast and grind the slices as a caffeine-free coffee-style brew
• Blend into custom herbal formulas for seasonal wellness routines

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, chicory root has long been simmered alone or with herbs such as barley, poria, or corn silk in gentle decoctions, especially during humid seasons. Folk use also includes roasting the slices for a coffee-like infusion and adding them to soups and congee. It is traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and easing digestive discomfort.

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