Dried Cogon Grass Root Bai Mao Gen 500g Traditional Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient

Dried Cogon Grass Root, known in TCM as Bai Mao Gen (白茅根), from Imperata cylindrica. These sun-dried rhizome sections are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally valued for their sweet and cold nature, associated in TCM theory with the lung, stomach, and bladder channels. Commonly simmered as a clear herbal tea or added to decoctions, they suit seasonal wellness routines. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai Mao Gen (白茅根) dried rhizome sections for traditional herbal preparation
• Botanical source Imperata cylindrica, a staple in Chinese herbal practice
• Hand sun-dried processing preserves the natural pale color and mild sweetness
• Traditionally used in TCM for cooling herbal teas and summer decoctions
• Convenient 500g pack suitable for regular home decoction or tea brewing

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light beige in color with a firm, slightly brittle texture. The aroma is mild and faintly grassy. When simmered, the liquid typically turns light straw-colored with a clean, subtly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer alone as a mild herbal tea
• Add to herbal decoctions with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle
• Use in cooling summer wellness drinks
• Combine in soup or congee recipes for a subtle sweetness

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Bai Mao Gen is often simmered into a simple cooling tea, especially during warm seasons. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Jin Yin Zi or Lu Gen in classic decoctions, or added to congee and soups for a light, sweet flavor. Folk households have long prepared it as a refreshing daily drink for family wellness routines.

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