Dried Kudzu Root Chai Ge Gen 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

Dried Kudzu Root, known in TCM as Chai Ge Gen (柴葛根), from Pueraria lobata. These cut and sun-dried root slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with releasing the exterior and benefiting the neck and upper body. In TCM theory, kudzu root is sweet and acrid in flavor and cool in nature, entering the spleen and stomach channels. Suitable for decoction, soup, or herbal tea preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chai Ge Gen cut from the root of Pueraria lobata
• Sun-dried whole root slices with natural fiber and texture retained
• Traditionally used in TCM to release the exterior and ease neck and shoulder tension
• Versatile ingredient for decoctions, soups, congee, and daily herbal tea
• Sourced from Anhui and packed as a 500g food-grade raw botanical

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-brown to light tan in color with a firm, fibrous, starchy texture. The cut surfaces often show fine radial striations. When simmered, kudzu root yields a mild, slightly sweet and starchy taste with a faint earthy aroma.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions with other TCM ingredients
• Added to soups and stews for a mild starchy sweetness
• Cooked into congee or grain porridge
• Brewed as a light daily herbal tea

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, kudzu root is a common ingredient in exterior-releasing and neck-soothing formulas, often paired with herbs such as chai hu or gui zhi. It is also widely used in folk cooking, added to soups, congee, and seasonal herbal drinks. Some households simmer it with red dates or longan for a gentle daily tonic tea.

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