Yidao Guo Dried Jerusalem Artichoke Tuber 500g Natural Herbal Tea Ingredient for Daily Infusions

Yidao Guo (胰岛果), the dried tuber of Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), is a natural root vegetable product prepared from red-skinned tubers, also known as Gui Zi Jiang (鬼子姜). In traditional folk herbal practice it is valued as a gentle daily tea ingredient and is typically regarded as sweet in flavor and neutral in nature. Commonly simmered or steeped for a mild, earthy infusion.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Jerusalem artichoke tubers known in Chinese as Yidao Guo (胰岛果)
• Botanical source Helianthus tuberosus, a natural sunflower family tuber
• Red-skinned tubers simply dried with no further processing
• Traditionally used in folk practice as a mild daily tea ingredient
• Versatile for infusions, simmered drinks, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to tan dried tuber pieces with a firm, slightly wrinkled texture and a faint earthy, sweet aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquid is typically pale amber with a mild, subtly sweet, root-like taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a daily herbal infusion
• Simmer into a traditional root tea
• Add to soups or stews for a mild sweetness
• Use in seasonal folk food preparations

Traditional Uses

In Chinese folk herbal tradition, Jerusalem artichoke tubers have long been simmered as a simple home tea, often enjoyed in autumn and winter. They are traditionally paired with other mild roots or enjoyed alone for their gentle, sweet character. Some households also cook them into congee or savory soups as a nourishing everyday ingredient.

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