Origin
The root of the perennial Liane Pueraria Lobata (wild.) Ohwi. or Pueraria thomsonii Benth. which belongs to the family of leguminosae.
Location
Pueraria lobata (wild.) Ohwi. is mainly produced in Hunan, Henan, Guangdong provinces of China, while Pueraria thomsonii Benth. is cultivated artificially, mainly produced in Guangxi and Guangdong provinces of China.
Harvest
Collected in autumn or winter
The real smell and taste
Odorless, a little bit sweet.
Best quality
Big, firm, white one with profuse powder inside but less fiber.
Processing
Unprocessed or roasted.