Dried Kudzu Root Slices Ge Gen 500g Loose Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

Dried Kudzu Root, known in TCM as Ge Gen (葛根), from Pueraria lobata, offered as cut and sun-dried root pieces. In TCM theory Ge Gen is sweet and acrid in flavor with a cooling nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. This 500g loose pack suits herbal decoctions, teas, and culinary recipes. Store refrigerated and use as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried kudzu root with no additives
• Botanical source Pueraria lobata, cut root pieces
• Traditional TCM herb Ge Gen with established classical use
• Sun-dried processing in convenient granule-cut form
• 500g bulk pack suitable for decoction, tea, and cooking

Quality & Sensory

Cut pieces typically show a pale yellow to light brown color with a firm, fibrous texture and a mild starchy aroma. When simmered, the liquid typically has a light, slightly sweet and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

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

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Ge Gen is traditionally used in decoctions and is a familiar ingredient in classic formulas and household soups. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Chai Hu or Gan Cao in traditional preparations and is also cooked into congee or cooling teas during warm seasons. Preparation typically involves simmering the cut root pieces in water.

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