Premium Wild Reed Rhizome Lu Gen 500g Dried Herb Sulfur-Free Herbal Tea

Wild Reed Rhizome, known in TCM as Lu Gen (芦根), from Phragmites australis, is the dried rhizome of the reed plant. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice, it is associated with clearing heat and promoting fluid generation. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and cold in nature, entering the lung and stomach channels. Commonly simmered as a decoction or brewed as a light herbal tea.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested reed rhizome graded as premium quality
• Botanical source Phragmites australis with rhizome as the used part
• Sulfur-free sun-dried processing preserves natural character
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat and generating fluids in TCM
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and summer cooling drinks

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to light brown in color with a firm, fibrous texture. The cut pieces carry a mild, grassy aroma. When simmered or brewed, the liquid is typically light and clear with a subtly sweet, refreshing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a light daily herbal tea
• Combine with other herbs for summer cooling drinks
• Add to soup or congee preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Lu Gen is traditionally used to clear heat, promote fluid generation, and ease irritability. It is a common ingredient in summer herbal drinks and is often paired with Bai Mao Gen (白茅根) or Jin Yin Hua for seasonal cooling decoctions. Families have long simmered it as a mild household tea during warm months.

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