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

Dried Kudzu Root, known in TCM as Ge Gen (葛根), from Pueraria lobata, cut from the dried root of the kudzu plant. In TCM theory it is sweet and acrid in flavor with a cooling nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. This 500g pack of dried root pieces is suited for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary use, and should be stored sealed in a cool dry place away from light.

Key Selling Points

• Dried kudzu root pieces supplied as a 500g pack of Chinese herbal material
• Botanical source Pueraria lobata known in TCM as Ge Gen
• Traditionally used in TCM for herbal tea and decoction preparation
• Dried and cut root form convenient for brewing and cooking
• Suitable for daily herbal tea, soups, and seasonal wellness recipes

Quality & Sensory

The dried root pieces typically appear pale yellowish-white to light brown with a firm, fibrous texture and a mild starchy aroma. When simmered or steeped, they typically yield a light, slightly sweet and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to soups and slow-cooked broths
• Use in congee and other culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Ge Gen has long been included in decoctions and herbal teas, often paired with herbs such as Chai Hu or Gan Cao in classic formulas. It is also a familiar ingredient in southern Chinese soups and seasonal cooling drinks, where the sliced root is simmered to release its mild sweetness.

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