Dried Imperata Root Bai Mao Gen 500g Herbal Tea Ingredient Traditional Chinese Herb

Dried Imperata Root, known in TCM as Bai Mao Gen (白茅根), from Imperata cylindrica, the dried rhizome of the cogongrass plant. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its sweet, cold nature and association with clearing heat. Commonly simmered as a decoction or steeped as a simple herbal drink. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Bai Mao Gen rhizome pieces for traditional herbal preparation
• Botanical source Imperata cylindrica, a classic TCM cooling herb
• Traditionally associated with sweet flavor and cold nature in TCM theory
• Sun-dried and carefully processed for decoction or tea use
• Versatile ingredient for herbal drinks, soups, and seasonal recipes

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light beige segmented rhizome pieces with a firm, dry texture and a faintly sweet, grassy aroma. When simmered, the liquid typically takes on a light golden tone with a mild, naturally sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep in hot water as a mild herbal drink
• Add to soup or congee recipes for traditional flavor
• Use in seasonal cooling herbal blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Bai Mao Gen is sweet and cold and is traditionally associated with clearing heat and promoting fluid production. It has long been simmered alone or combined with herbs such as honeysuckle or chrysanthemum in cooling decoctions, and is a familiar ingredient in summer herbal drinks and Cantonese-style herbal teas.

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