Kudzu Root Powder (Pueraria lobata) — Dried Food-Herb Powder, 500g

Kudzu Root Powder (Pueraria lobata) is the finely milled powder of the dried root of a highly revered traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Gé Gēn (葛根). For centuries, Ge Gen has been prized as a refreshing, thirst-quenching, and yang-lifting herb, traditionally used to release the exterior, clear heat, and support the body's natural balance. Its nature is sweet, pungent, and slightly cool, making it a gentle yet effective herb for soothing the Stomach, promoting fluids, and harmonizing the body during seasonal transitions.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb (药食同源) ingredient
• Finely milled from dried Kudzu root
• Pueraria lobata, 500g pack
• Suitable for teas, congee, and soups
• Convenient powder form for daily use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully milled to a fine, consistent powder that preserves the root's pale beige color and soft, starchy texture. It has a mild, earthy aroma with a subtle sweetness. When mixed with hot water, it blends into a smooth, slightly viscous liquid with a gentle, neutral taste that pairs well with other herbs and foods.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and drink mixes
• Congee and grain porridge
• Soup and broth thickening
• Daily food-herb nourishment
• Blended with other botanical powders

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ge Gen is decocted into soups, teas, and congee to support the body during seasonal changes. It is a common ingredient in summer cooling drinks, where it pairs with ingredients like chrysanthemum, mint, and rock sugar. As a powder, it is stirred into hot water for a simple daily tea or added to soups and porridge for a gentle, nourishing boost.

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