Jie Geng Slices (Platycodon grandiflorus) — Dried Food Herb Root for Tea & Soup

Jie Geng Slices (Platycodon grandiflorus) are the dried, peeled root slices of a 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-supporting, throat-soothing herb used in teas, soups, and seasonal decoctions. Its nature is bitter, pungent, and neutral, making it a gentle yet effective herb for diffusing lung qi and supporting the throat.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional lung-supporting food herb
• Dried, peeled Jie Geng root slices
• Platycodon grandiflorus
• Suitable for tea, soup, and decoction
• New-crop, clean quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully peeled, sliced, and dried to preserve its pale ivory color, firm texture, and mild earthy aroma. When brewed or simmered, the slices soften and release a gentle, slightly bitter flavor with a subtle sweetness, adding depth to teas and broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Seasonal decoctions
• Congee and grain porridge
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Jie Geng is decocted into soups, teas, and gentle tonics to support the throat and respiratory comfort during seasonal changes. It is a common ingredient in lung-supporting soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like licorice, almond, and lily bulb. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with honeysuckle and chrysanthemum for a light, mildly bitter infusion.

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