Dried Burdock Root Slices Niu Bang Gen 100g Unsulfured Bulk Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Burdock Root Slices, known in TCM as Niu Bang Gen (牛蒡根), from Arctium lappa. These thin, evenly cut slices are air-dried and unsulfured, supplied as loose bulk dried herb. In TCM theory, burdock root is considered cool in nature with sweet and bitter flavors and is traditionally associated with dispersing wind-heat and supporting the throat. Commonly simmered as tea, decoction, or soup ingredient. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried burdock root slices from Arctium lappa
• Known in TCM as Niu Bang Gen 牛蒡根
• Air-dried and unsulfured with no sulfur fumigation
• Evenly cut slices ideal for tea decoction and soups
• Loose bulk format suitable for daily herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically pale yellowish-brown with a firm dry texture and a mild earthy aroma. When simmered, the liquor typically shows a light amber tone with a gently sweet, slightly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a standalone herbal tea
• Add to soups and stews as a root vegetable herb
• Combine in multi-herb decoctions
• Use in congee or seasonal culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, burdock root is traditionally used to disperse wind-heat and benefit the throat, and it is a familiar ingredient in folk herbal teas and cooling decoctions. It is often simmered alone or paired with herbs such as honeysuckle or chrysanthemum, and is also added to soups and congee, especially in warm seasons.

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