Sichuan Kudzu Root Slices Ge Gen 500g Dried Pueraria Lobata Herbal Tea and Decoction Pieces

Sichuan Kudzu Root Slices, known in TCM as Ge Gen (葛根), from Pueraria lobata, are dried and cut root pieces of this classic Chinese herb. In TCM theory Ge Gen is sweet and acrid in flavor and traditionally associated with cooling and releasing the exterior. These loose slices are commonly simmered in decoctions, brewed as herbal tea, or added to soups. This is a traditional herbal ingredient and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried kudzu root slices cut from Pueraria lobata root
• Known in TCM as Ge Gen 葛根 a widely used classic herb
• Sourced from Sichuan with new-crop loose bulk supply
• Suitable for decoction pieces herbal tea and soup cooking
• 500g per pack with larger orders consolidated into one bag

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light brown slices with a firm fibrous texture and a mild starchy aroma. When simmered or brewed the pieces typically yield a light slightly sweet earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Brew as a daily kudzu root herbal tea
• Add to soups and slow-cooked broths
• Cook into congee or traditional herbal desserts

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Ge Gen is traditionally used to release the exterior and raise yang, and it is a common ingredient in classic formulas such as Ge Gen Tang. Traditionally it is simmered in decoctions, paired with herbs like Chai Hu and Gan Cao, or cooked into soups and congee. It is also a familiar seasonal ingredient in southern Chinese herbal cooking and cooling teas.

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