Dried Dandelion Root Cut Pu Gong Ying Herbal Tea Ingredient 1000g Bulk Bag

Dried Dandelion Root Cut, known in TCM as Pu Gong Ying (蒲公英), from Taraxacum officinale, is a dried root botanical supplied in cut segments for herbal tea and culinary use. In TCM theory dandelion is considered bitter and sweet with a cold nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat. This food-grade raw ingredient is intended for cooking, decoction, or tea preparation and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole-form dried dandelion root cut into segments for versatile preparation
• Botanical source Taraxacum officinale root, a classic TCM heat-clearing herb
• Food and medicine homology ingredient suitable for tea, soup, and culinary use
• Bulk 1000g resealable bag with 12-month shelf life when stored sealed
• Sourced from Henan, China and supplied as a raw agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

The cut root segments typically appear brownish with a firm, dry texture and a faint earthy-herbal aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquor typically tastes mildly bitter with roasted, earthy undertones.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a standalone root decoction or herbal tea
• Add to soups and slow-cooked broths
• Blend with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle for a cooling-style infusion
• Use in congee or other culinary preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, dandelion root is traditionally associated with clearing heat and is a common ingredient in spring and summer wellness infusions. It is often simmered alone or combined with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or licorice, and may also be added to soups and congee in folk dietary traditions.

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