Dried Kudzu Root Chai Ge Gen 1000g Raw Herbal Slices for Decoction and Tea

Dried Kudzu Root, known in TCM as Chai Ge Gen (柴葛根), from Pueraria lobata. These cut root slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with releasing the exterior, clearing mild heat, and supporting fluid balance. In TCM theory, kudzu root is sweet and acrid in flavor with a cool nature, entering the spleen and stomach channels. Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and culinary recipes as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chai Ge Gen cut from the root of Pueraria lobata
• Traditional TCM herb valued in classic formulas and daily herbal drinks
• Cleanly cut dried slices that are easy to portion and decoct
• Versatile for decoctions, herbal teas, soups, and congee
• Generous 1000g bulk pack suited to regular home herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light brown in color with a firm, fibrous texture and cut surfaces showing fine radial striations. The aroma is mild and starchy, and simmered slices typically yield a light, slightly sweet, faintly starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to soups and slow-cooked broths
• Cook into congee or grain porridges

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, kudzu root is traditionally used to release the exterior and ease neck and upper back tightness, and it is a key herb in classic formulas such as Ge Gen Tang. It is also traditionally associated with generating fluids to relieve mild thirst and with easing diarrhea. Commonly paired with herbs like chai hu, huang qin, and sheng ma, it is simmered in decoctions, added to soups, or brewed as a light tea, especially in warm seasons.

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