Wild Reed Rhizome Lu Gen Dried Herb for Soup and Herbal Decoction 250g
Price range: $10.69 through $44.28
Description
Dried Reed Rhizome, known in TCM as Lu Gen (芦根), from Phragmites australis, the fresh or dried rhizome of the reed plant. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat and promoting fluid generation. This wild-harvested herb is dried for convenient storage and is commonly simmered in soups or boiled as a simple herbal water.
Key Selling Points
- Authentic wild-harvested Lu Gen dried rhizome pieces
- Botanical source Phragmites australis, a classic TCM herb
- Traditionally associated with clearing heat and generating fluids
- Dried processing for easy storage and long shelf life
- Suitable for soups, decoctions, and daily herbal water
Quality & Sensory
Typically pale yellow to light brown in color with a fibrous, slightly cylindrical cut appearance. The aroma is mild and grassy, and when simmered the liquid typically tastes lightly sweet with a clean, refreshing finish.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried herbal decoction pieces |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 芦根 |
| Pinyin | Lu Gen |
| Botanical Name | Phragmites australis |
| Plant Part | Rhizome |
| Processing | Dried |
Usage Scenarios
- Simmered into clear herbal water for daily drinking
- Added to soup packs with lotus node or cogon grass root
- Boiled as a light summer decoction
- Used in congee or culinary broths
Traditional Uses
In traditional Chinese practice, Lu Gen is commonly simmered alone or paired with herbs such as Ou Jie (lotus node) and Bai Mao Gen (cogon grass root) for a classic cooling decoction. It is a familiar ingredient in seasonal soups and is traditionally associated with summer heat and fluid-supporting formulas.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is dried Reed Rhizome, known in TCM as Lu Gen (芦根), the rhizome of Phragmites australis, sold as a dried herbal ingredient.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory Lu Gen is sweet and cold and is traditionally associated with clearing heat and promoting fluid generation. It is a common ingredient in cooling decoctions and soups.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in water alone or combined with other herbs such as cogon grass root, or added to soups and broths.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | selected new goods reed root 250g, selected new goods reed root 500g, selected new goods reed root 1000g, moisturizing and protecting the throat 250g of reed root 250g of imperata root, clear heat and protect body fluids 250g of reed root 250g of lotus root joints, clear heat and nourish yin 250g of reed root 250g of dendrobium, stay up late for maintenance 250g of reed root 250g of sichuan ophiopogon japonicus, recommended combination imperata imperata root reed root and lotus root knot 50g each, recommended combination imperata imperata root reed root and lotus root knot 250g each, recommended combination imperata imperata root reed root and lotus root knot 500g each, polygonatum odoratum 250g |
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