Jie Geng Slices (Platycodon grandiflorus) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Soup, 500g

Jie Geng Slices (Platycodon grandiflorus) are the dried root slices of a highly revered traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Jié Gěng (桔梗). Also called Balloon Flower Root, Jie Geng has been prized for centuries as a lung-opening, throat-soothing, and qi-directing herb, used to support clear breathing, ease the throat, and guide other herbs in classic formulas. Its nature is bitter, pungent, and neutral, making it a balanced yet gently dispersing herb for opening the Lung, directing qi downward, and harmonizing the upper body.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Lung-opening food herb
• Dried Jie Geng root slices
• Platycodon grandiflorus
• Suitable for tea, soup, and decoction
• New-crop, 500g bulk pack

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale ivory to light beige color, firm yet slightly fibrous texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted or brewed, the slices release a gentle, faintly sweet and slightly bitter flavor with a clean, refreshing finish, adding depth to teas and broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Traditional decoctions
• Seasonal throat-soothing teas
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Jie Geng is decocted into soups, teas, and classic formulas to support clear breathing and soothe the throat. It is a common ingredient in lung-supporting tea blends, where it pairs with ingredients like licorice root, peppermint, and honeysuckle. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion.

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