Dried Reed Rhizome Lu Gen 100g Jar Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Reed Rhizome, known in TCM as Lu Gen (芦根), from Phragmites australis, is the dried rhizome of the reed plant. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice, it is associated with clearing internal heat and generating fluids. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and cold in nature, entering the lung and stomach channels. Commonly simmered as a decoction or steeped in hot water as a light herbal drink. Store sealed in a cool dry place. Not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried reed rhizome with no additives
• Botanical source Phragmites australis rhizome, sun-dried and cut for convenient use
• Traditionally used in TCM to clear heat and promote fluid generation
• Sealed 100g jar keeps the herb dry and easy to portion
• Suitable for daily herbal tea, decoctions, and summer cooling drinks

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to light golden strips with a fibrous, slightly chewy texture and a mild grassy aroma. When simmered or steeped, it typically yields a light, subtly sweet and refreshing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a mild herbal tea
• Simmer into a traditional cooling decoction
• Add to soups or congee for a light herbal flavor
• Brew with honeysuckle or chrysanthemum in warm weather

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, reed rhizome is a classic heat-clearing herb often simmered alone or with honeysuckle, chrysanthemum, or pear for a refreshing seasonal drink. It is traditionally associated with quenching thirst and easing summer heat, and is a common ingredient in household decoctions and light herbal soups during warm months.

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