Burdock Root Tea Niu Bang Gen 500g Dried Golden Burdock Slices for Daily Herbal Infusion

Burdock Root Tea, known in TCM as Niu Bang Gen (牛蒡根), from Arctium lappa. These dried golden burdock root slices are a classic edible botanical traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, burdock root is considered cool in nature with sweet and bitter flavors. Commonly simmered as a daily herbal tea or added to soups. Store refrigerated and use as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried burdock root slices with no added ingredients
• Botanical source Arctium lappa root, known in TCM as Niu Bang Gen 牛蒡根
• Golden dried slices with a clean earthy character suited to daily brewing
• Oven-dried processing with an 18-month shelf life when refrigerated
• Versatile for herbal tea, decoctions, soups, and culinary cooking

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically golden to light brown with a firm, dry texture and a mild earthy aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquor typically shows a pale amber color with a smooth, slightly sweet and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a daily burdock root herbal tea
• Add slices to soups and stews for a mild earthy flavor
• Use in decoctions with other edible botanicals
• Incorporate into congee or slow-cooked dishes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, burdock root has long been simmered alone or combined with other roots and edible herbs for daily teas and nourishing soups. It is a familiar ingredient in home-style decoctions and seasonal wellness cooking, and is often paired with ingredients such as lotus root or Chinese yam in slow-simmered dishes.

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