Kudzu Root Pieces Fen Ge Gen Pueraria lobata Dried Herbal Decoction Slices 500g

Kudzu Root Pieces, known in TCM as Fen Ge Ge (粉葛根), from Pueraria lobata, are dried and machine-cut root chunks from Guangxi. In TCM theory, kudzu root is sweet and acrid in flavor and traditionally associated with cooling and releasing the exterior. These center-cut pieces are suited for decoctions, soups, and herbal teas. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Fen Ge Ge (粉葛根) center-cut root pieces from Guangxi
• Botanical source Pueraria lobata, a classic TCM root herb
• Hand and machine cut for even pieces and convenient decocting
• Traditionally used in TCM to release the exterior and generate fluids
• 500g pack suitable for decoctions, soups, and daily herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

Pieces are typically pale yellowish-white to light brown with a firm, dense texture and a faint starchy aroma. When decocted, the liquid is typically light and the taste mildly sweet with a subtle starchy note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other roots
• Add to soups and stews for a mild starchy sweetness
• Brew as a simple daily herbal tea
• Use in congee or seasonal culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, kudzu root is traditionally used to release the exterior, clear heat, generate fluids, and ease the neck and upper back. It is commonly decocted alone or with herbs such as chai hu or gan cao, added to nourishing soups, or simmered into congee. It is also a popular ingredient in seasonal herbal teas.

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