Dried Dandelion Root Tea Material Pu Gong Ying 500g Sun Dried Chinese Herbal Bulk

Dried Dandelion Root, known in TCM as Pu Gong Ying (蒲公英), from Taraxacum officinale, is a sun-dried whole root supplied as a raw edible agricultural product. In TCM theory dandelion is considered bitter and sweet with a cold nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat. This bulk root is commonly simmered as a decoction or roasted for herbal tea. Store in a cool, dry, ventilated place away from light.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried dandelion root sold as a raw edible agricultural product
• Botanical source Taraxacum officinale with Chinese name Pu Gong Ying
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural root character
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM practice
• Suitable for decoctions, roasted root tea, and herbal blends

Quality & Sensory

The roots are typically brownish with a firm, fibrous texture and a mild earthy aroma. When simmered or roasted and brewed, the liquid typically shows a light amber tone with a gently bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional root decoction
• Roast and steep as a caffeine-free herbal root tea
• Blend with other herbs for daily wellness teas
• Add to seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, dandelion root is traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting the liver channel. It is commonly simmered alone as a decoction, roasted for a coffee-like root tea, or paired with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle in cooling herbal blends. Folk use also includes springtime wellness teas and everyday family herbal drinks.

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