Dried Kudzu Root Cubes Ge Gen Pueraria lobata Low Temperature Baked for Tea and Soup Bulk 500g

Dried Kudzu Root Cubes, known in TCM as Ge Gen (葛根), from Pueraria lobata. These diced root pieces are produced by low temperature baking and sold as bulk raw herbal material. In TCM theory Ge Gen is sweet and acrid in flavor with a cooling nature, traditionally associated with releasing the flesh and generating fluids. Suitable for tea, soup, and culinary preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Diced kudzu root pieces cut for convenient tea and soup use
• Botanical source Pueraria lobata known in TCM as Ge Gen
• Low temperature baking process helps retain natural character
• Bulk 500g pack suited to herbal shops and home kitchens
• Traditionally used in TCM to generate fluids and release the flesh

Quality & Sensory

The cubes are typically pale yellow to light brown with a firm, dense texture and a mild starchy aroma. When simmered or brewed, they typically yield a light, slightly sweet and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal soups with meats or vegetables
• Brew as a light daily herbal tea
• Add to congee or grain porridge
• Use as a culinary ingredient in traditional recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Ge Gen is traditionally used to release the muscle layer, generate fluids, and ease the neck and upper back. The diced form is convenient for decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Chai Hu or Ma Huang in classical formulas, and is also simmered in soups and porridges for everyday seasonal nourishment.

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