Dried Lotus Node Slices Ou Jie 500g Premium Lotus Root Nodes for Tea and Soup

Dried Lotus Node, known in TCM as Ou Jie (藕节), is the dried node of Nelumbo nucifera, the lotus plant. These light tan to brownish segments are traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice and are often simmered in decoctions, soups, or brewed as a mild herbal tea. In TCM theory, Ou Jie is considered sweet, astringent, and neutral in nature. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Premium grade dried lotus root nodes, a classic TCM botanical
• Botanical source: Nelumbo nucifera, plant part used is the root node
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal decoctions and daily wellness teas
• Sun-dried and carefully processed with a natural, unpolished appearance
• Versatile for brewing, simmering in soups, or combining with other herbs

Quality & Sensory

These lotus nodes typically appear as short, knobby segments in light tan to brownish tones with a firm, dry texture. They carry a mild, earthy, slightly starchy aroma. When simmered or steeped, the resulting liquid typically has a subtle, gently sweet and astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM botanicals
• Brew as a mild standalone herbal tea
• Add to slow-cooked soups and broths
• Combine with lotus root or other ingredients in seasonal cooking

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Ou Jie has long been included in herbal decoctions and household soups, often paired with ingredients such as lotus root, cogongrass rhizome, or other cooling botanicals depending on the season. It is a common addition to family-style simmered drinks and broths, particularly in warmer months, and is valued in folk herbalism as a gentle, everyday botanical for the home apothecary.

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