Dandelion Root Tea Pu Gong Ying Gen 250g Sliced Dried Herb for Herbal Infusions

Dandelion Root Tea, known in TCM as Pu Gong Ying (蒲公英), from Taraxacum officinale, offered as dried sliced roots. In TCM theory dandelion root is considered bitter and sweet with a cold nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat. This simple single-ingredient botanical is suitable for daily herbal infusions and blends. Store in a cool dry place and enjoy as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried dandelion root slices with no additives
• Botanical source Taraxacum officinale, a classic TCM herb
• Sliced form allows convenient brewing and easy portioning
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its cooling character
• Versatile for herbal tea, decoctions, and custom blends

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a light brown to tan cut surface with a firm, dry texture. The aroma is typically earthy and mildly roasted, and the brewed infusion typically tastes gently bitter with a subtle sweet, nutty finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water for a simple herbal infusion
• Simmer in decoctions with other cooling herbs
• Add to herbal tea blends for a roasted, earthy note
• Brew as a caffeine-free alternative to coffee-style drinks

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, dandelion root is commonly prepared as a decoction or long-steeped infusion and is often paired with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle in heat-clearing drinks. Folk herbalists have also roasted the root for a coffee-like beverage and included it in springtime wellness teas.

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