Dried Cogon Grass Root Bai Mao Gen 500g Traditional Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient

Dried Cogon Grass Root, known in TCM as Bai Mao Gen (白茅根), from Imperata cylindrica, the dried rhizome of the grass plant. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its sweet and cold nature, associated with the lung, stomach, and bladder channels. Commonly prepared as a clear herbal decoction or blended into cooling teas. This listing is a food-grade dried botanical, not a medicine, and is not intended to replace professional care.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Bai Mao Gen rhizome pieces, sun-dried using traditional processing
• Botanical source is Imperata cylindrica, a classic TCM cooling herb
• Traditionally associated with sweet flavor and cold nature in TCM theory
• Suitable for herbal decoctions, cooling teas, and soup blends
• 500g bulk pack with 12-month shelf life when stored sealed and dry

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light beige segmented rhizome pieces with a firm, dry texture and a faintly sweet, grassy aroma. When simmered, the liquid is typically light and clear with a mild, naturally sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a standalone herbal decoction
• Blended into cooling herbal teas with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle
• Added to soup and congee recipes in traditional cooking
• Used in seasonal summer drink preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Bai Mao Gen is traditionally associated with clearing heat and promoting urination, and it has long been included in cooling summer drinks and folk decoctions. It is commonly paired with herbs such as honeysuckle, chrysanthemum, or dried reed rhizome, and is also simmered with pear or sugarcane in traditional household recipes.

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