Dried Kudzu Root Cubes Fen Ge Gen Pueraria lobata 500g for Decoction and Soup

Dried Kudzu Root Cubes, known in TCM as Fen Ge Gen (粉葛根), from Pueraria lobata, cut from the root of the kudzu vine. In TCM theory this herb is sweet and acrid in flavor with a cooling nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. These machine-cut cubes are a versatile pantry botanical for home decoctions, soups, and herbal teas. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried kudzu root with no additives
• Botanical source Pueraria lobata, root cut into convenient cubes
• Traditionally used in TCM for its sweet, cooling character
• Machine-cut and hand-sorted cubes for even decocting
• 500g value pack suited to soups, teas, and daily herbal cooking

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light beige in color with a firm, dense texture and a faint starchy, earthy aroma. When simmered, the cubes typically yield a mild, slightly sweet and starchy taste with a smooth, mellow finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM botanicals
• Add to slow-cooked soups with lean pork or poultry
• Brew as a mild daily herbal tea
• Cook into congee or grain porridges
• Use in seasonal culinary dishes and desserts

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, kudzu root is a classic decoction herb, often simmered with other roots and herbs in restorative soups. It is traditionally associated with releasing the exterior and generating fluids, and is commonly paired with herbs such as chai hu or gan cao in classical formulas. Families also add it to congee and cooling summer drinks.

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