Dried Reed Rhizome Lu Gen 500g Natural Sun Dried Reed Root Segments for Herbal Decoction and Tea

Dried Reed Rhizome, known in TCM as Lu Gen (芦根), from Phragmites australis, consisting of cut segments of the fresh rhizome. Traditionally associated with clearing heat and promoting fluid generation, it is a mild, sweet-tasting botanical commonly used in decoctions and cooling herbal drinks. Store at room temperature in a dry place and use as part of traditional herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Reed Rhizome Lu Gen cut into convenient segments
• Botanical source Phragmites australis rhizome
• Naturally sun dried without sulfur fumigation
• Traditionally used in TCM to clear heat and generate fluids
• Suitable for decoctions cooling teas and herbal soups

Quality & Sensory

Segments are typically pale yellow to light brown with a fibrous cut surface and a light herbal aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically has a mild sweet taste with a clean refreshing character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a mild cooling herbal tea
• Add to herbal soup preparations
• Combine with other TCM botanicals in formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Lu Gen is sweet and cold in nature and enters the lung and stomach channels. It is traditionally used to clear heat, promote fluid generation, and ease throat discomfort, often decocted alone or paired with herbs such as Jin Yin Hua or Mai Dong. It is also a common ingredient in seasonal cooling drinks and light summer soups.

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