Kudzu Root Granules Ge Gen 500g Dried Pueraria Lobata Herbal Tea and Soup Ingredient

Kudzu Root Granules, known in TCM as Ge Gen (葛根), from Pueraria lobata, are dried and cut pieces of the kudzu root. In TCM theory, Ge Gen is sweet and acrid in flavor with a cool nature and is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. This 500g pack of sun-dried granules is a versatile raw herb for teas, decoctions, and culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried kudzu root cut into convenient granules for easy measuring and brewing
• Botanical source Pueraria lobata, a classic root in the Chinese herbal tradition
• Known in TCM as Ge Gen (葛根), traditionally valued in daily herbal practice
• Sun-dried processing with no added ingredients, sold as a food-grade raw herb
• Suitable for herbal teas, soups, congee, and traditional decoctions

Quality & Sensory

The granules typically show a pale yellow to light brown color with a firm, fibrous texture and a mild starchy aroma. When simmered, they typically yield a light, slightly sweet and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Add to soups and stews for a mild earthy flavor
• Brew as a simple kudzu root herbal tea
• Cook into congee or porridge with grains

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ge Gen is traditionally used in decoctions and is a familiar ingredient in classic formulas, often paired with herbs such as Chai Hu or Gui Zhi in traditional preparations. It is also commonly simmered in home kitchens for soups, congee, and cooling herbal teas, particularly during warm seasons.

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