Niu Bang Gen Slices (Arctium lappa) — Dried Burdock Root for Wellness Tea & Daily Brewing

Niu Bang Gen Slices (Arctium lappa) are the dried root slices of a well-known food herb (药食同源) recognized in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Niú Bàng Gēn (牛蒡根), also called Burdock Root. For generations, Niu Bang Gen has been valued as a cooling, detoxifying, and throat-soothing herb, traditionally used to clear heat, disperse wind-heat, and support the body's natural balance. Its nature is bitter, slightly sweet, and cold, making it a refreshing herb for warm seasons and everyday wellness brewing. This listing offers 500g of dried burdock root slices in a sealed pouch, sourced from Shandong and prepared as an edible agricultural product.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food herb (药食同源) — Burdock Root
• Dried Niu Bang Gen slices, 500g sealed pouch
• Sourced from Shandong, a classic burdock growing region
• Suitable for daily wellness tea and decoction
• Cooling, heat-clearing herb in TCM tradition

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is sliced and dried to preserve its pale tan to light brown color, firm yet slightly fibrous texture, and mild earthy aroma. When brewed, the slices release a gentle, subtly sweet and faintly bitter infusion with a clean, grounding herbal character. The dried pieces remain well-formed and evenly cut, reflecting careful sorting and drying.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily wellness tea brewed alone or blended with other herbs
• Decoction with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or goji berry
• Seasonal cooling drink for warm weather
• Soup and congee ingredient in folk cooking
• Base material for herbal tea blends

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Niu Bang Gen is decocted into daily teas, soups, and cooling brews to clear heat and support the throat and skin. It is often paired with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or mint for a refreshing summer infusion, and simmered with pork or chicken in traditional soup recipes. As a wellness tea, it is brewed alone for a light, earthy cup or blended with other food herbs for seasonal nourishment.

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