Kudzu Root Ge Gen 500g Dried Pueraria Lobata Root Chunks for Decoction Tea and Grinding

Kudzu Root, known in TCM as Ge Gen (葛根), from Pueraria lobata, is the dried root of the kudzu vine supplied here as cut chunks. In TCM theory Ge Gen is sweet and acrid in flavor and cool in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. These dried root pieces are suited to decoctions, herbal teas, soups, or grinding into powder at home. Store refrigerated and keep dry.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Ge Gen (葛根) kudzu root chunks from Pueraria lobata
• Sourced from Guangxi and supplied as a food-grade agricultural product
• Cut into convenient chunks for decoction, tea, soup, or home grinding
• Traditionally used in TCM for its sweet acrid flavor and cool nature
• 500g pack with a 365-day shelf life when stored refrigerated

Quality & Sensory

The chunks are typically pale yellowish-white to light brown with a firm, dense texture and faint starchy character. They typically carry a mild, grassy aroma, and when simmered the liquid tastes subtly sweet and earthy.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in decoctions or herbal teas
• Add to soups and slow-cooked broths
• Grind into powder for congee or culinary use
• Brew as a light daily herbal drink

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Ge Gen is traditionally associated with releasing the muscle layer, generating fluids, and supporting the spleen and stomach. It is a common ingredient in decoction formulas and is often paired with herbs such as Chai Hu or Bai Shao in classical preparations. Folk use includes simmering the root in soups, cooking it into congee, or steeping slices as a mild daily tea, especially in warm seasons.

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