Dried Ramie Root Zhu Ma Gen Bulk New Harvest Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient 1 Jin

Dried Ramie Root, known in TCM as Zhu Ma Gen (苎麻根), from Boehmeria nivea, is the dried root of the ramie plant. Traditionally associated with cooling properties in Chinese herbal practice, it is commonly prepared as decoctions or herbal teas. This loose bulk root is sun-dried and suitable for daily herbal use when prepared according to traditional methods.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Zhu Ma Gen dried ramie root from Anhui province
• Botanical source Boehmeria nivea with root as the used plant part
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural character of the root
• Loose bulk format suited for decoction pieces and herbal tea preparation
• Sold as edible agricultural product with 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-brown to grayish in color with a firm, fibrous texture. The dried root segments typically carry a mild, faintly grassy aroma, and when decocted they yield a light, slightly astringent herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea
• Added to herbal soup preparations
• Combined with other cooling herbs in seasonal formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, ramie root is traditionally regarded as cool in nature and sweet in flavor, and has long been used in folk practice for decoctions and herbal teas, often paired with other cooling botanicals during warm seasons. It is a familiar ingredient in household herbal cooking and traditional wellness routines.

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