Ge Gen (Ye Ge Gen) - Puerariae lobata Radix (Wild-crafted) - Organic

From China

Kudzu, before it went to America. Ge gen is the root of kudzu, and in China it has been food and medicine for well over two thousand years - the fibre woven into cloth, the starch used to thicken sauces, the root one of the oldest entries in the herbal record. It only became a byword for an invasive weed after being planted across the American South in the 1930s to hold soil.

This is the wild-crafted grade, dug rather than farmed. The root is enormous - a mature kudzu root can weigh as much as a person - and it is cut into pale, fibrous pieces.

How it is used: simmered into a decoction, or the starch stirred into hot water for a thin translucent porridge. Faintly sweet, starchy, nearly flavorless.

Ge Gen (Ye Ge Gen) – Pueraria Root – Organic Grade

Botanical Name: Puerariae lobata Radix

Common Names: Ge Gen / Kudzu Root / Ye Ge Gen / 葛根

Grade: Organic Grade

Origin: Wild-crafted and harvested in China

Product Overview

Ge Gen (Ye Ge Gen) is a time-honored botanical deeply rooted in traditional East Asian herbal practices and home-style cooking.

Known for its mild, earthy flavor and starchy texture, Ge Gen has been featured for generations in traditional decoctions, soups, and seasonal culinary blends.

Our Organic Grade Ge Gen is wild-crafted, naturally dried, and free from sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives, preserving its natural color, aroma, and traditional character for decoction and culinary use.

How to Use

Tea & Decoction

• Simmer 10–20 g in water for 20–30 minutes.

• Commonly paired with traditional botanicals in classic East Asian decoction recipes.

Soups & Broths

• Add chunks or slices to slow-simmered soups, stews, or congee for a mild, starchy, traditional flavor.

Culinary & Traditional Blends

• Often included in heritage-style recipes and family decoctions across East Asian traditions.

Intended Use & Preparation

• Not for direct consumption in dry form.

• To be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.

• Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.

Features

• Organic Grade — tested free of pesticides and sulfur

• Wild-crafted and naturally dried

• Clean, food-grade botanical

• Packed in resealable pouches for freshness

• Traceable to the growing region

• Suitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking

Traditional Context (TCM Framework)

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ge Gen is traditionally described as sweet and neutral in nature and has been referenced in classical decoctions and seasonal herbal preparations, where it plays a balancing, grounding role within traditional frameworks.

Important Notes

• Sold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

• Best used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.

• These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.