Dried Kudzu Root Cubes Ge Gen 500g Pueraria lobata Herbal Tea Chunks for Decoction and Daily Brewing

Dried Kudzu Root Cubes, known in TCM as Ge Gen (葛根), from Pueraria lobata. These cut and sun-dried root chunks are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient, traditionally associated with releasing the exterior, raising yang, and generating fluids. In TCM theory Ge Gen is sweet and acrid in flavor and cool in nature, entering the spleen and stomach channels. Commonly simmered as tea, decoction, or soup, it is a versatile pantry herb for daily wellness use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ge Gen (葛根) cut into convenient dried chunks for easy brewing and cooking
• Botanical source Pueraria lobata, a widely used root in traditional Chinese herbal practice
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural character of the root
• Traditionally used in TCM to release the exterior, raise yang, and generate fluids
• Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, soups, and congee

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-brown chunks with a firm, fibrous texture and a mild starchy aroma. When simmered, the liquid is typically light and slightly sweet with a subtle earthy, starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a daily herbal tea or infusion
• Add to soups and slow-cooked broths
• Use in traditional decoctions
• Cook into congee or porridge

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ge Gen is traditionally used to release the muscle layer, raise yang and stop diarrhea, and generate fluids to relieve thirst. It is a common ingredient in classic formulas and is often paired with herbs such as Chai Hu or Bai Shao. At home, the chunks are typically simmered alone as tea, added to soups, or cooked with grains, especially in warm seasons.

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