Dried Burdock Root Niu Bang Gen 100g Bagged Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Burdock Root, known in TCM as Niu Bang Gen (牛蒡根), from Arctium lappa. This bagged 100g edible agricultural product offers sliced dried root pieces traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, burdock root is considered cool in nature with a sweet and bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the Lung and Stomach channels. It is commonly prepared as a decoction or added to soups and teas for daily herbal wellness routines.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Niu Bang Gen (牛蒡根), the dried root of Arctium lappa
• 100g bagged edible agricultural product with 18-month shelf life
• Traditionally used in TCM as a cooling sweet-bitter herb
• Suitable for decoctions, soups, congee, and daily herbal teas
• Store sealed and refrigerate after opening for freshness

Quality & Sensory

Dried burdock root pieces typically appear light brown to tan with a firm, fibrous texture. The aroma is mild and earthy, and the brewed or decocted liquid is typically light amber with a subtly sweet, slightly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a solo herbal decoction
• Added to soups with other herbs or vegetables
• Cooked into congee for a traditional herbal meal
• Brewed as a daily herbal tea
• Used in seasonal food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk herbal practice, Niu Bang Gen is traditionally used in decoctions and soups, often paired with herbs such as goji berries or chrysanthemum. It is commonly simmered for 20-30 minutes and consumed as a daily tea or added to congee. Traditional texts associate it with cooling and dispersing properties, and it is often used in seasonal formulas.

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