Dried Burdock Root Tea Slices 500g Niu Bang Gen Traditional Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Burdock Root Tea Slices, known in TCM as Niu Bang Gen (牛蒡根), from Arctium lappa. This 500g pack contains sliced root pieces from Shandong Cangshan, traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, burdock root is considered cool in nature with a sweet and bitter flavor, associated with the Lung and Stomach channels. It is commonly prepared as a daily tea or added to soups and decoctions for traditional wellness support.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Niu Bang Gen (牛蒡根), the dried root of Arctium lappa
• Sourced from Shandong Cangshan, a traditional growing region
• Cut into convenient slices for easy tea brewing and decoction
• 500g bulk pack suitable for regular home preparation
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice for daily wellness teas

Quality & Sensory

The dried root slices are typically light tan to brownish in color with a firm, woody texture. They have a mild earthy aroma. When brewed or decocted, the liquid is typically light amber with a subtle sweet and slightly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed as a daily herbal tea
• Simmered in soups and broths
• Added to herbal decoctions
• Cooked into congee

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Niu Bang Gen is traditionally used to support the body's natural balance. It is commonly prepared as a decoction or tea, sometimes paired with other herbs. Folk practice includes adding burdock root to soups and congee for seasonal wellness. It is valued as a cooling herb in traditional formulations.

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