Burdock Root Tea Slices Niu Bang Gen 100g Jar Dried Herbal Slices for Daily Tea and Decoction

Burdock Root, known in TCM as Niu Bang Gen (牛蒡根), from Arctium lappa, is supplied as dried golden root slices in a 100g jar. In TCM theory, burdock root is considered cool in nature with sweet and slightly bitter flavor, traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting the throat. It is a popular everyday herbal tea and decoction ingredient. This is a food-grade dried botanical, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried burdock root slices known in TCM as Niu Bang Gen 牛蒡根
• Botanical source Arctium lappa, processed by drying
• Golden sliced form convenient for tea, decoction, and soup
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice for heat-clearing and throat-soothing teas
• Sealed 100g jar suitable for daily brewing and pantry storage

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically pale golden to light brown with a firm, dry texture and a mild earthy aroma. When simmered or steeped, burdock root typically yields a light amber infusion with a gently sweet, slightly nutty and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a daily herbal tea or decoction
• Add to soups and stews for an earthy depth of flavor
• Combine with other herbs in traditional decoction blends
• Use in congee or slow-cooked seasonal dishes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, burdock root has long been simmered alone or with other herbs as a daily tea, especially in warm seasons. It is commonly paired with ingredients such as chrysanthemum or honeysuckle in heat-clearing infusions, and added to soups and congee in folk cooking. Slices are typically decocted 10-15 minutes before drinking.

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