Dried Kudzu Root Granules Bulk Unsulfured Ge Gen Ding for Herbal Tea and Soup 500g

Dried Kudzu Root Granules, known in TCM as Ge Gen (葛根), from Pueraria montana var. lobata. These unsulfured coarse granules are made from the root of the fen ge variety, sun-dried and sold as a food-grade agricultural product. In TCM theory, Ge Gen is considered sweet and pungent with a cool nature, traditionally associated with the Stomach and Spleen channels. It is commonly used in decoctions, soups, and herbal teas. This product is not a medicine and cannot replace prescribed treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Ge Gen (葛根), the root of Pueraria montana var. lobata
• Fen ge large granules, sun-dried and unsulfured
• Food-grade agricultural product suitable for decoction, soup, and tea
• Bulk 500g pack offered at wholesale-friendly pricing
• Sourced from Anhui, a traditional Chinese herb-producing region

Quality & Sensory

The granules are typically light beige to pale tan with a firm, fibrous texture. They have a mild, earthy aroma and a faintly sweet, starchy taste. After simmering, the liquid is typically clear to slightly cloudy with a gentle, neutral flavor that blends well with other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a single-herb decoction
• Added to herbal soups with pork or chicken
• Cooked into congee with rice
• Brewed as a daily herbal tea
• Combined with other herbs in seasonal soup packs

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ge Gen is traditionally used in decoctions for its cool, sweet-pungent nature. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Chen Pi or Fu Ling in soups, and with Gou Qi in congee. Folk practice often simmers the granules for 20-30 minutes, or adds them to slow-cooked broths. It is also used in some seasonal tea blends during warmer months.

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