Chicory Root 500g Dried Herbal Tea Slices Ju Ju Gen Cichorium intybus Traditional TCM Wellness Herb

Dried Chicory Root, known in TCM as Ju Ju Gen (菊苣根), from Cichorium intybus, offered as 500g of dried root slices or pieces. In TCM theory, chicory root is traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and supporting the liver and stomach. It is commonly simmered as a decoction, steeped as a tea, or blended with dandelion and gardenia. Store refrigerated and use as part of a balanced herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• 500g pack of dried chicory root pieces sold as edible agricultural produce
• Botanical source Cichorium intybus known in TCM as Ju Ju Gen 菊苣根
• Dried and processed root form suitable for decoction or tea preparation
• Traditionally associated in TCM with clearing damp-heat and supporting liver and stomach
• Pairs well with dandelion and gardenia in traditional herbal blends

Quality & Sensory

The dried root pieces typically appear light brown to tan with a firm, fibrous texture and a mild earthy aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquor typically shows a pale amber color with a slightly bitter, roasted, and gently sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional root decoction
• Steep as a daily herbal tea
• Blend with dandelion and gardenia for a classic herbal infusion
• Add to soup or congee preparations for a mild earthy flavor

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, chicory root is traditionally used in decoctions and daily teas, often combined with dandelion root and gardenia fruit. It is traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and supporting the liver and stomach channels. The dried root may also be roasted and steeped as a caffeine-free herbal beverage in folk herbal routines.

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