Dried Chai Gegen Root Slices Kudzu Root Dice Bulk 500g Unsulfured

Dried Chai Gegen root slices, known in TCM as Ge Gen (葛根), from Pueraria lobata. This raw botanical is sliced into small dice and sold as a 500g bulk pack. In TCM theory, Ge Gen is considered sweet and pungent with a slightly cool nature, traditionally associated with the Stomach and Spleen channels. It is commonly used in decoctions, soups, and congee. Suitable for adults; not for infants, pregnant or nursing women.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Chai Gegen (葛根), the root of Pueraria lobata
• Raw dried root slices in convenient dice form
• Unsulfured and sold as a bulk 500g pack
• Can be ground into powder for flexible preparation
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and soups

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically light beige to off-white with a firm, fibrous texture. They have a mild, earthy aroma and a faintly sweet, starchy taste when decocted or cooked. Color and texture may vary slightly between batches.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add to herbal decoctions
• Simmer in soups
• Cook into congee
• Grind into powder for teas or drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ge Gen is traditionally used in decoctions for its sweet and pungent properties. It is often paired with other herbs in formulas and is a common ingredient in soups and congee. Folk practice sometimes uses it as a daily tea or in seasonal cooking.

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