Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale) — Dried Food-Herb Root for Herbal Tea & Wellness Brews
Price range: $4.30 through $10.28
Description
Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale) is the dried root of a widely revered food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Pú Gōng Yīng (蒲公英). For centuries, Pu Gong Ying has been prized as a cooling, detoxifying, and fire-clearing herb, used to support the Liver and Stomach, ease heat-related discomfort, and promote gentle internal balance. Its nature is bitter, sweet, and cold, making it a classic food-herb for clearing heat and supporting healthy fluid metabolism.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional heat-clearing food herb
- Pure dried dandelion root
- Taraxacum officinale
- Suitable for daily herbal tea
- New-crop, gently dried quality
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its light tan to warm brown color, firm woody texture, and mild earthy aroma. When brewed, the root yields a gentle, slightly sweet and subtly bitter infusion with a smooth, grounding finish, deepening in color as it steeps.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herbal Root |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Pu Gong Ying |
| Botanical Name | Taraxacum officinale |
| Form | Dried Root |
| Primary Use | Herbal Tea and Wellness Brew |
| Processing | Dried |
Usage Scenarios
- Daily herbal tea
- Blended wellness brews
- Seasonal heat-clearing drinks
- Decoction with other food herbs
- Everyday food-herb ingredient
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Pu Gong Ying root is decocted into teas, soups, and gentle daily brews to support the body during warm seasons and times of internal heat. It is a common ingredient in herbal tea blends, where it pairs with ingredients like chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, and goji berry. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended for a light, mildly bitter infusion that clears the palate and refreshes the senses.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Pu Gong Ying?
A: Pu Gong Ying is the common Chinese name for dandelion, Taraxacum officinale. This product is the dried root of the plant, a traditional food herb used in tea and wellness brews.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of dandelion root?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Pu Gong Ying is associated with clearing heat, supporting the Liver and Stomach, and promoting gentle internal balance. It is often used in teas and decoctions for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried dandelion root?
A: Rinse the root and simmer it in water, or brew it 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 | Gongyinggen middle film, Public and private root blockbusters, Public and private roots, Gongyinggen dageng, Gongyinggen small root, Dandelion root, Dandelion leaves 50g bottle, Dandelion root 170g bottle |
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