Burdock Root Tea Niu Bang Gen 500g Sliced Herbal Tea for Daily Brewing

Burdock Root Tea, known in TCM as Niu Bang Gen (牛蒡根), is made from the dried root of Arctium lappa, cut into large diagonal slices. In TCM theory, burdock root is considered cool in nature with sweet and bitter flavors and is traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting the throat. This 500g pack is a simple herbal tea ingredient for daily brewing and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient burdock root tea made from dried Arctium lappa root
• Cut into large diagonal slices for easy brewing and decoction
• Known in TCM as Niu Bang Gen (牛蒡根) with traditional cooling properties
• 500g value pack suitable for regular home tea preparation
• Produced in mainland China and sold as an edible agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically pale to light brown with a firm, woody texture and a mild earthy aroma. When brewed, the tea typically shows a light amber color with a smooth, slightly sweet and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a daily herbal tea with hot water
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs
• Add to soups for a mild earthy flavor
• Combine with goji berries or chrysanthemum for blended infusions

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, burdock root has long been used in herbal teas and decoctions, often paired with goji berries, chrysanthemum, or honeysuckle. It is traditionally associated with clearing heat and benefiting the throat, and is commonly enjoyed as a light daily infusion, especially in warm seasons.

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