Nuandao Gen Glutinous Rice Root 500g Dried Sliced Herb for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Glutinous Rice Root, known in TCM as Nuo Dao Gen (糯稻根), is the dried root and rootlet of Oryza sativa, harvested after the grain and cut into slices for convenient decoction. Traditionally valued as a cooling, sweet herb, it is commonly used in folk herbal practice for summer herbal drinks and nourishing decoctions. Store in a cool, dry place and prepare according to traditional methods or professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Glutinous Rice Root slices known in TCM as Nuo Dao Gen (糯稻根)
• Botanical source is Oryza sativa, the root and rootlet of the glutinous rice plant
• Traditionally associated with cooling and nourishing qualities in TCM practice
• Sliced processing makes rinsing, weighing, and decocting simple
• Suited for herbal decoctions, summer drinks, and traditional soup recipes

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish to light brown in color with slender, fibrous root pieces and a mild, starchy aroma. When simmered, the slices typically yield a light, subtly sweet and clean-tasting infusion.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a mild cooling herbal tea for warm seasons
• Add to nourishing soup recipes alongside other botanicals
• Use in folk-style summer cooling drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Nuo Dao Gen is sweet in flavor and considered cooling, traditionally associated with nourishing yin and supporting the body during hot weather. It has long been used in folk practice, often simmered alone or with other herbs such as floating wheat and jujube in classic summer decoctions. It is also traditionally added to soups and herbal drinks during the warmer months.

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