Dried Chicory Root Tea Ingredient Ju Ju Gen Bulk Herbal Tea Raw Herb 500g

Dried Chicory Root, known in TCM as Ju Ju Gen (菊苣根), from Cichorium intybus. These sun-dried root pieces are supplied as a bulk raw botanical for herbal tea and decoction preparation. In TCM theory, chicory root is traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and supporting the spleen and stomach. It is a food-grade agricultural product intended for traditional herbal use, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Bulk dried chicory root supplied as a raw herbal tea ingredient
• Botanical source Cichorium intybus with Chinese name Ju Ju Gen 菊苣根
• Sun-dried whole root pieces suitable for decoction or infusion
• Traditionally associated in TCM with clearing damp-heat
• Food-grade agricultural product sold by weight for flexible home preparation

Quality & Sensory

The dried root pieces typically appear light brown to tan with a firm, fibrous texture and a mild earthy aroma. When brewed or simmered, chicory root typically yields a warm, slightly bitter, roasted-earthy taste with a smooth finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a standalone herbal root decoction
• Blend into homemade herbal tea infusions
• Combine with other roots in traditional soup or tea blends
• Use as a coffee-style roasted root beverage base

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, chicory root is traditionally used in decoctions and daily herbal teas, often paired with other damp-heat-clearing herbs. It is also valued in European folk tradition as a roasted root beverage. Home users commonly simmer the sliced root alone or with compatible botanicals for a warming seasonal drink.

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