Burdock Root Niu Bang 500g Dried Slices for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Dried Burdock Root slices, known in TCM as Niu Bang (牛蒡), from Arctium lappa root. These golden slices are sun-dried and cut in round and diagonal forms, suitable for brewing herbal tea or simmering in decoctions. In TCM theory, burdock root is traditionally associated with cooling and dispersing properties. Store sealed in a dry place and use as part of a balanced herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried burdock root with no added herbs or flavorings
• Botanical source Arctium lappa root, traditionally called Niu Bang in Chinese herbal practice
• Sun-dried processing with both round and diagonal slice cuts
• Commonly simmered as a decoction or steeped as a daily herbal tea
• 500g bagged format suited to regular home preparation

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale golden to light brown color with a firm, dry texture and a mild earthy aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquor typically has a gentle, slightly sweet and woody taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs
• Add to soups and slow-cooked broths
• Use in congee or seasonal culinary preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, burdock root has long been prepared as a decoction or tea, often simmered alone or paired with other cooling herbs. It is also a familiar ingredient in folk cooking, added to soups, stews, and congee, and is commonly enjoyed during warmer seasons as part of everyday herbal routines.

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