Dried Platycodon Root Slices Jie Geng 500g Bulk Loose Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Platycodon Root Slices, known in TCM as Jie Geng (桔梗), from Platycodon grandiflorus. These unprocessed root slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with the lung channel, with a bitter and acrid nature in TCM theory. Sourced from Anhui and supplied as loose dried slices, they are commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, or herbal teas. Store sealed and refrigerate after opening.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM herb Jie Geng (桔梗) supplied as dried root slices
• Botanical source Platycodon grandiflorus with no sulfur fumigation
• Loose 500g bulk bag suited to regular decoction and soup use
• Sourced from Anhui with a 12-month shelf life
• Versatile for herbal decoctions, soups, and traditional teas

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically pale yellowish-white to light brown with a firm, fibrous texture and slightly wrinkled edges. They carry a mild, earthy aroma, and when simmered the liquid typically develops a gently bitter, slightly acrid taste characteristic of this root.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to slow-cooked soups with other roots
• Brew as a simple herbal tea with other botanicals
• Use in seasonal herbal cooking and congee

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Jie Geng is traditionally associated with the lung channel and is a familiar ingredient in classical decoction formulas. Traditionally it is often paired with herbs such as Gan Cao (licorice root) in simple simmered teas, or added to soups and congee in seasonal home cooking. It is also a common component in herbal blends prepared for daily wellness routines.

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