Dried Kudzu Root Slices Ge Gen 粉葛根 500g Pueraria lobata TCM Herbal Tea and Soup Ingredient

Dried Kudzu Root Slices, known in TCM as Ge Gen (粉葛根), from Pueraria lobata, the root of the kudzu vine. These pale, starchy slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with clearing heat, generating fluids, and easing the neck and upper back in TCM theory. Mild and sweet in flavor, they are commonly simmered in soups, decoctions, and herbal teas. Store refrigerated and use as part of a balanced traditional wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Ge Gen (粉葛根) kudzu root, a staple of Chinese herbal tradition
• Botanical source Pueraria lobata, cut into convenient slices or chunks
• Traditionally used in TCM to clear heat and generate body fluids
• Mild sweet starchy flavor suited to soups, decoctions, and herbal teas
• 500g resealable pack of dried root pieces, easy to portion and store

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light beige with a firm, dense, starchy texture and faintly fibrous cut surfaces. The aroma is mild and slightly sweet, and when simmered the slices yield a gentle, subtly sweet, earthy taste with a smooth, slightly thickened character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal soups with pork, chicken, or bones
• Decoct alone or with other herbs for a traditional herbal tea
• Add to congee or grain porridges for a mild sweet note
• Use in seasonal cooling drinks during warm weather

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ge Gen is traditionally associated with releasing the exterior, clearing heat, generating fluids to relieve thirst, and easing stiffness of the neck and upper back. It is a common ingredient in family soups and decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Chai Hu or Gan Cao, and is also simmered with mung beans or used in summer cooling drinks. Folk kitchens frequently add kudzu root to pork bone or fish soups for its mild sweetness.

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