Dried Kudzu Root Cubes Ge Gen Pueraria lobata TCM Herb for Decoction and Soup 500g

Dried Kudzu Root Cubes, known in TCM as Ge Gen (葛根), from Pueraria lobata, cut from the mature root and naturally sun-dried. In TCM theory, Ge Gen is sweet and acrid in flavor and traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. These firm, starchy cubes are a classic food-and-medicine herb suited to decoctions, soups, and daily herbal cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Ge Gen (葛根), Pueraria lobata root, a classic TCM food-and-medicine herb
• Cut into convenient cubes and naturally sun-dried without sulfur fumigation
• Sourced from Guangxi, a recognized growing region for kudzu root
• Traditionally used in TCM to release the exterior and generate fluids
• 500g bulk pack suited to decoctions, soups, congee, and herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

The cubes are typically pale yellowish-white to light brown with a firm, dense, starchy texture and a faintly sweet, earthy aroma. When simmered, they typically yield a mild, slightly sweet, starchy taste that blends well with other herbs and ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Add to soups and stews for traditional herbal cooking
• Cook into congee or grain porridge
• Use in seasonal food preparations and daily herbal teas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ge Gen is traditionally used to release the exterior, raise yang, and generate fluids, and it appears in classic formulas such as Ge Gen Tang. Traditionally it is simmered in decoctions, cooked into soups with meats or grains, or paired with herbs like Chai Hu and Bai Shao. It is also a common kitchen herb in southern China for cooling summer soups and congee.

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