Organic Kuzu 8.8oz

Kuzu Root: Ancient Chinese Herb for Digestion and Everyday Cooking

Kuzu root has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years, and for good reason. Known in Chinese as Ge Gen and botanically as Pueraria, this powerful root is prized by herbalists for its ability to support digestion, soothe the stomach, and restore balance in the body. Today, it's more accessible than ever, and one of the easiest ways to use it is through kuzu root starch, a versatile, nearly tasteless ingredient that fits naturally into your daily routine.

What Is Kuzu Root?

Kuzu root comes from a perennial climbing vine that grows in the shaded mountainous regions of China, and has traveled to the Americas and is common in the Southeast. In TCM, plant roots hold a special significance, they are considered the source of a plant's deepest energy, drawing nutrients directly from the earth and concentrating them into a potent, therapeutic form. Kuzu root is typically harvested in autumn and winter, sliced thick, and dried for use in herbal decoctions and custom formulas. And some roots are turned into a powdery white extract of just the starch.