Dried Burdock Root Slices Niu Bang Gen 500g Loose Cut Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Burdock Root Slices, known in TCM as Niu Bang Gen (牛蒡根), from Arctium lappa. These loose cut root slices are a traditional Chinese herbal decoction piece used in everyday herbal preparations. In TCM theory, burdock root is considered cool in nature with a sweet and bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the Lung and Stomach channels. It is commonly simmered in water or added to soups as part of traditional herbal cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Niu Bang Gen (牛蒡根), the dried root of Arctium lappa
• Loose cut root slices in a convenient 500g quantity
• Traditional Chinese herbal decoction piece for simmering and soups
• Cool-natured herb with sweet and bitter flavor in TCM theory
• Sourced from China and packed as a food agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically light tan to yellowish brown with a firm, slightly fibrous texture. They have a mild earthy aroma and a subtly sweet, slightly bitter taste after simmering. Color and texture may vary slightly between batches, as is typical for natural dried botanicals.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Added to soups and broths
• Cooked into congee
• Used in everyday herbal tea blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk herbal practice, burdock root is traditionally simmered alone or with other herbs to make a daily decoction. It is also commonly added to soups, congee, and herbal tea blends. Traditional preparations often pair it with mild herbs and are taken as part of regular seasonal cooking rather than as a medicine.

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