Lu Gen (Phragmites australis) — Dried Reed Rhizome, Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Tea & Soup

Lu Gen (Phragmites australis), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Lú Gēn (芦根), is the dried rhizome of the common reed, a classic food-herb (药食同源) ingredient prized for centuries as a cooling, fluid-generating herb. Its nature is sweet and cold, making it a gentle yet refreshing herb traditionally used to clear heat, promote fluids, and soothe the throat. Sourced from Hebei and offered sulfur-free, this large selected rhizome is suited for daily teas, soups, and seasonal nourishment.

Key Selling Points

• Sulfur-free dried reed rhizome
• Traditional food-herb (药食同源) ingredient
• Large selected Lu Gen pieces
• Sourced from Hebei origin
• New-crop, 500g per pack

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale yellowish-white color, fibrous yet firm texture, and mild, faintly grassy aroma. When decocted or simmered, the rhizome yields a light, subtly sweet infusion with a clean, refreshing mouthfeel, making it easy to combine with other herbs and soup ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and daily infusion
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal cooling drinks
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Lu Gen is decocted into light teas, soups, and congee to support daily cooling and fluid balance, especially during warm seasons. It is a common ingredient in summer soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like lotus leaf, winter melon, and mint. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and honeysuckle for a clean, mildly sweet infusion.

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