Lu Gen (Phragmites communis) Dried Reed Rhizome — Food Herb for Tea & Decoction, 500g

Lu Gen (Phragmites communis), also known as Reed Rhizome or Wěi Gēn (苇根), is the dried rhizome of a classic food herb revered in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Lú Gēn (芦根). For centuries it has been prized as a sweet, cold, and gently clearing herb, traditionally used to cool the Stomach, promote fluids, and ease thirst and restlessness. Its nature is sweet and cold, making it a mild yet refreshing herb for moistening dryness and supporting the body's natural fluid balance.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food herb for clearing heat and promoting fluids
• Dried Reed Rhizome (Phragmites communis)
• Sourced from Anhui province, China
• Suitable for tea, decoction, and soup
• 500g value pack, sun-dried

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its pale yellowish-white color, light fibrous texture, and faint grassy aroma. When decocted or steeped, the rhizome yields a clear, subtly sweet infusion with a fresh, cooling mouthfeel that lingers gently on the palate.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and daily infusion
• Chinese-style decoction
• Soup and congee ingredient
• Seasonal cooling beverage
• Blended with other food herbs

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Lu Gen is decocted into light teas, soups, and congee to support daily wellness during warm seasons. It is a common ingredient in summer cooling drinks, where it pairs with ingredients like chrysanthemum, mint, and lotus leaf. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with honey and pear for a refreshing, mildly sweet infusion.

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