Cotton Root (Gossypium herbaceum) — Dried Authentic Chinese Herbal Decoction Piece, 500g

Cotton Root (Gossypium herbaceum) is the dried root of a traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Mián Huā Gēn (棉花根), also called Cǎo Mián Gēn (草棉根) or Mì Gēn (蜜根). For generations, Cotton Root has been valued as a warming, qi-moving, and damp-dispelling herb, traditionally used to support the Lungs, soothe the Liver, and ease the lower abdomen. Its nature is sweet and warm, making it a gentle yet steady herb for seasonal decoctions and folk nourishing soups.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic regional Cotton Root (Gossypium herbaceum)
• Dried whole root for traditional decoction
• Known in TCM as Mian Hua Gen (棉花根)
• 500g bulk pack for home herbal use
• Food agricultural product, 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully harvested, cleaned, and air-dried to preserve its pale tan to light brown color, firm fibrous texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the root yields a gentle, slightly sweet and warming infusion with a soft woody note, releasing its character slowly over a low simmer.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Folk nourishing soup and broth
• Seasonal warming tonic blends
• Herbal foot soak infusion
• Home herbal pantry staple

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Cotton Root is decocted into soups, broths, and warming tonics to support the Lungs, move qi, and ease the lower abdomen. It is often simmered with jujube, ginger, and goji berry in seasonal nourishing soups, or brewed alone as a gentle daily decoction. In some regional traditions, it is also added to herbal foot soak blends for a warming, grounding soak.

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