Wild Chai Ge Gen Dried Kudzu Root Slices 500g Pueraria lobata Herbal Tea Decoction Ingredient

Dried Kudzu Root Slices, known in TCM as Chai Ge Gen (柴葛根), from Pueraria lobata. These dried root slices are a classic raw Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally used in decoctions and herbal teas. In TCM theory, Ge Gen is sweet and acrid in flavor and traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Store in a cool dry place and use as part of traditional herbal preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Chai Ge Gen root slices from the Dabie Mountain region
• Botanical source Pueraria lobata, a classic TCM root herb
• Traditionally used in herbal teas, decoctions, and soups
• Dried and cut slices ready for simmering or steeping
• Available in 100g 250g 500g and 1000g pack sizes

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light brown slices with a firm fibrous texture and a faint starchy aroma. When simmered, the liquid typically has a mild slightly sweet and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to soups and slow-cooked broths
• Use in congee and traditional culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ge Gen is traditionally used in decoctions and herbal teas, often paired with herbs such as Chai Hu or Gan Cao in classic formulas. It is also a familiar ingredient in folk cooking, added to soups, congee, and seasonal herbal drinks. Many households keep dried kudzu root on hand for daily wellness teas.

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