Dried Reed Rhizome Lu Gen 500g 2024 Hebei Harvest Cut Sections for Tea and Decoction

Dried Reed Rhizome, known in TCM as Lu Gen (芦根), from Phragmites australis, is the dried rhizome of the reed grass. These 2024 Hebei harvest sections are dried without sulfur treatment and cut into larger segments. In TCM theory, Lu Gen is sweet in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat and promoting fluid generation. It is commonly simmered as a tea or decoction, often paired with lotus node (Ou Jie). Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• 2024 new harvest from Hebei, China
• Sulfur-free large sections, dried rhizome of Phragmites australis
• Known in TCM as Lu Gen (芦根), a classic cooling herb
• Traditionally used for herbal tea, decoctions, and daily wellness drinks
• 500g value pack, easy to portion and simmer

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to light brown in color with a firm, fibrous texture and a mild, slightly sweet aroma. When simmered, the sections typically yield a light, subtly sweet and refreshing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a standalone herbal tea or cooling summer drink
• Add to decoctions, often paired with lotus node (Ou Jie)
• Use in soup and congee recipes for a mild herbal note
• Combine with other herbs for seasonal wellness brews

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Lu Gen is traditionally associated with clearing heat, generating fluids, and easing mild summer thirst. It is a common ingredient in herbal decoctions and is frequently paired with lotus node (Ou Jie) or honeysuckle in traditional formulas. Home users often simmer the sections for 15-20 minutes to make a light daily tea, especially during warm seasons.

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