Dried Burdock Root Tea Slices Niu Bang Gen 170g Chinese Herbal Tea for Brewing

Dried Burdock Root Tea Slices, known in TCM as Niu Bang Gen (牛蒡根), from Arctium lappa. This 170g bag of sliced burdock root is a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient commonly brewed as a daily tea. In TCM theory, burdock root is considered cool in nature with a sweet and bitter flavor, traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting throat comfort. It is typically simmered or steeped in hot water for a mild, earthy beverage.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Chinese herbal ingredient known as Niu Bang Gen (牛蒡根)
• Sourced from Arctium lappa burdock root
• Pre-sliced dried root pieces ready for brewing
• 170g sealed bag for convenient storage
• Commonly prepared as a daily herbal tea or decoction

Quality & Sensory

The dried slices are typically light tan to brownish in color with a firm, woody texture. They have a mild earthy aroma. When brewed, the tea is typically light amber with a gentle, slightly sweet and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed as a daily herbal tea
• Simmered in decoctions with other herbs
• Added to soups or congee
• Used as a seasonal cooling drink

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, burdock root (Niu Bang Gen) is traditionally used to clear heat and support throat comfort. It is often simmered alone or combined with other herbs such as chrysanthemum or honeysuckle in decoctions. Folk practice also includes adding burdock root to soups and congee for its mild, earthy flavor.

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