Dried Reed Rhizome Lu Gen 芦根 Bulk Loose Herb for Decoction and Herbal Tea 500g

Dried Reed Rhizome, known in TCM as Lu Gen (芦根), from Phragmites australis, is the dried rhizome of the reed plant. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice, it is associated with clearing internal heat and generating fluids. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and cold in nature, entering the lung and stomach channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions or blended into herbal teas, it is a food-grade botanical for traditional wellness use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Lu Gen (芦根) reed rhizome sourced from China
• Botanical source Phragmites australis, rhizome cut and sun-dried
• Traditionally used in TCM to clear heat and promote fluid generation
• Loose bulk form suitable for decoction pieces and daily herbal tea
• Sold as edible agricultural produce with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to light brown in color with a firm, fibrous texture and a mild, slightly sweet aroma. When simmered, the decoction typically tastes light, clean, and gently sweet.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to congee or soup for a light botanical flavor
• Combine with other cooling herbs in seasonal wellness drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Lu Gen is traditionally associated with clearing heat, generating fluids, and easing irritability, and it is a common ingredient in formulas such as Wei Jing Tang alongside Yi Yi Ren and Dong Gua Zi. It is often simmered alone or with sugarcane and pear for a refreshing seasonal drink, and is a familiar household herb during warm months.

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