Ge Gen Slices (Pueraria lobata) — Dried Kudzu Root Food Herb for Tea & Soup
$4.77 – $6.06Price range: $4.77 through $6.06
Description
Ge Gen Slices (Pueraria lobata) are the dried root pieces of a highly revered traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Gé Gēn (葛根). Also called Kudzu Root, Ge Gen has been prized for centuries as a refreshing, yang-lifting herb used to release the exterior, clear heat, and support fluid production. Its nature is sweet, pungent, and cool, making it a gentle yet effective herb for soothing the muscles, easing the head and neck, and harmonizing the body during seasonal transitions.

Key Selling Points
- Traditional food herb for tea and soup
- Dried Ge Gen root slices
- Pueraria lobata (Kudzu Root)
- New-crop, clean quality
- 500g bulk pack for daily use

Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale beige color, firm fibrous texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices soften and release a gentle, slightly sweet and starchy flavor, yielding a light, refreshing infusion that blends well with other herbs.

Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Slices |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Ge Gen |
| Botanical Name | Pueraria lobata |
| Form | Dried Root Slices |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Dried |

Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea blends
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Congee and grain porridge
- Seasonal cooling drinks
- Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Ge Gen is decocted into soups, teas, and cooling drinks to support the body during warm seasons and seasonal transitions. It is a common ingredient in summer soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like mung bean, lotus root, and chrysanthemum. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Ge Gen?
A: Ge Gen is the common Chinese name for dried root slices of Pueraria lobata, also called Kudzu Root. It is a traditional food herb used in tea and soup.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Ge Gen?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Ge Gen is associated with releasing the exterior, clearing heat, and supporting fluid production. It is often used in teas and soups for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Ge Gen slices?
A: Rinse the slices and simmer them with soup ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | 500 grams of pink kudzu root, 500 grams of pueraria lobata, Kudzu powder 500g |
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