Jerusalem Artichoke Slices (Helianthus tuberosus) — Dried Food Herb, 500g

Jerusalem Artichoke Slices (Helianthus tuberosus), known in Chinese as Jú Yù (菊芋) and also called Guǐ Zi Jiāng (鬼子姜), are the sun-dried tuber slices of a traditional food herb long valued in Chinese folk wellness culture. Grown as an edible agricultural product and gently air-dried to preserve its natural character, this tuber has been prized as a mild, earth-toned food herb used in daily teas, soups, and seasonal nourishment. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a gentle ingredient for supporting the Middle Jiao and harmonizing everyday digestion.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food herb tuber, sun-dried
• Helianthus tuberosus, known as Ju Yu
• 500g premium dried slices
• Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
• Edible agricultural product, no additives

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its pale tan to light brown color, firm yet slightly flexible texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted or simmered, the slices soften and yield a gentle, subtly sweet infusion with a smooth, grounding mouthfeel that blends easily with other herbs and soup ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and daily infusion
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal food-therapy cooking
• Blended herbal decoctions

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ju Yu is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle daily teas to support everyday nourishment and digestive comfort. It is a common ingredient in rustic country cooking, where the dried slices are simmered with jujube, goji berry, or other food herbs. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with mild botanicals for a light, subtly sweet infusion enjoyed across the seasons.

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