Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale) — Dried Pu Gong Ying Root, 500g Food Herb

Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale) is the dried root of a widely revered food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Pú Gōng Yīng (蒲公英), affectionately called Pó Po Dīng (婆婆丁) in folk tradition. For centuries, Pu Gong Ying root has been prized as a cooling, clearing, and detoxifying herb, traditionally used to clear heat, resolve toxicity, and support the Liver and Stomach. Its nature is bitter, sweet, and cold, making it a gentle yet effective herb for soothing internal heat and promoting smooth flow of qi and fluids.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional heat-clearing food herb
• Dried Pu Gong Ying root, 500g pack
• Taraxacum officinale
• Clean, washed, no impurities
• Suitable for tea, decoction, and soup

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully washed and dried to preserve its light tan to brown color, firm woody texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted or brewed, the root yields a gentle, slightly bitter infusion with a subtle sweetness, releasing a warm, grounding flavor that blends well with other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Traditional decoctions
• Soup and broth ingredient
• Daily wellness tea
• Seasonal cleansing tea

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Pu Gong Ying root is decocted into teas, soups, and gentle tonics to support daily cleansing and cooling during warm seasons. It is a common ingredient in spring detox blends, where it pairs with ingredients like chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, and goji berry. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other herbs for a light, mildly bitter infusion.

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