Teng Li Gen (Actinidia arguta Root) — Dried Kiwi Vine Root, 500g Herbal Decoction Piece

Teng Li Gen (Actinidia arguta) is the dried root of the hardy kiwi vine, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Téng Lí Gēn (藤梨根) and also called Mí Hóu Táo Gēn (猕猴桃根). For generations it has been prized as a cooling, clearing, and channel-opening herb, traditionally used to dispel damp-heat, soothe the throat, and support the smooth movement of qi and blood. Its nature is bitter, astringent, and cool, making it a focused yet gentle herb for clearing heat and resolving stagnation.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional heat-clearing, damp-dispelling herb
• Dried Actinidia arguta root slices
• Also known as Mí Hóu Táo Gēn (猕猴桃根)
• Sun-dried, 500g selected pack
• Suitable for decoction and long-simmered soups

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its pale tan to light brown color, firm woody texture, and faint earthy aroma. When decocted, the root yields a mildly bitter, subtly astringent infusion with a clean, grounding finish, releasing its character slowly over a long simmer.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Long-simmered soup and broth
• Blended herbal tea formulas
• Seasonal damp-heat nourishment
• Herbal pairing with other roots and rhizomes

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Teng Li Gen is decocted alone or in combination with other herbs to clear heat, dispel dampness, and ease the throat. It is often simmered into soups and medicinal broths, and appears in regional formulas alongside ingredients like Bai Mao Gen, Huang Qin, and Fu Ling. As a daily tea, it is brewed in small amounts for a light, mildly bitter infusion during warm and humid seasons.

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