Kudzu Root Chai Ge Gen Dried Slices 100g Jar Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

Dried Kudzu Root Slices, known in TCM as Chai Ge Gen (柴葛根), from Pueraria lobata. These cut root slices are a classic Chinese herbal material, traditionally associated with sweet and acrid flavor and a cooling nature in TCM theory. Sun-dried and jarred for convenient storage, they are commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, or herbal teas. This product is a food-grade botanical and is not intended to replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chai Ge Gen (柴葛根) dried kudzu root slices from Pueraria lobata
• Sun-dried processing with jarred packaging for easy storage and handling
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its cooling nature and sweet acrid flavor
• Versatile slices suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal teas
• 100g jar format ideal for personal use or wholesale supply

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light brown in color with firm, fibrous texture and visible radial striations. The slices carry a mild starchy aroma, and when simmered they typically yield a light, slightly sweet and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions as part of traditional formulas
• Add to soups and congee for traditional culinary use
• Steep as a simple herbal tea with other botanicals
• Incorporate into seasonal food preparations in Chinese home cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, kudzu root is traditionally associated with releasing the exterior, raising yang, and generating fluids. It has long been prepared by simmering slices in decoctions, often paired with herbs such as ma huang, gui zhi, or sheng ma in classical formulas. Folk use also includes adding slices to soups and congee, and brewing kudzu root tea during warm seasons.

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