Dried Kudzu Root Cubes Ge Gen Pueraria lobata TCM Herbal Decction Ingredient 1kg

Dried Kudzu Root Cubes, known in TCM as Ge Gen (葛根), from Pueraria lobata, cut from the root of the kudzu vine. Sourced from Guangxi and supplied as a raw edible botanical in 1 kg packs. In TCM theory Ge Gen is sweet and acrid in flavor with a cooling nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and herbal teas. Store at room temperature in a dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole-cut kudzu root cubes supplied as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient
• Botanical source Pueraria lobata with Chinese name Ge Gen 葛根
• Origin Guangxi with 12-month shelf life under room-temperature storage
• In TCM theory sweet and acrid in flavor with a cooling nature
• 1 kg bulk pack suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light brown cubes with a firm, starchy texture and a faint neutral botanical aroma. When simmered, the pieces typically yield a mild, slightly sweet and starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to soups and slow-cooked broths
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea with other botanicals
• Used in congee and everyday culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Ge Gen is traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, often paired with herbs such as Chai Hu or Gan Cao depending on the intended traditional pattern. It is also a common ingredient in Cantonese soups and seasonal cooling teas. Traditionally associated with releasing the exterior and benefiting the neck and upper back in classical texts.

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