Platycodon Root Jie Geng 桔梗 Sliced Dried Herb for Decoction and Tea 500g

Platycodon Root, known in TCM as Jie Geng (桔梗), from Platycodon grandiflorus, is a dried sliced root herb. Traditionally associated with the lung channel, it has a bitter and acrid flavor with a neutral nature in TCM theory. The slices are evenly cut and free of visible impurities, sun-dried without sulfur fumigation. Commonly used in decoctions, herbal teas, and custom powder blends for traditional wellness routines.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Jie Geng (桔梗) dried Platycodon root slices from Anhui
• Botanical source Platycodon grandiflorus with even clean slices
• Sun-dried processing with no sulfur fumigation
• Traditionally used in TCM for lung-related herbal formulas
• Can be ground into powder for custom herbal blends

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale yellow to light brown color with a firm, fibrous texture and a faint earthy aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a mildly bitter, slightly acrid taste characteristic of this root.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a simple herbal tea
• Grind into powder for custom formulas
• Add to soup or congee recipes in small amounts

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Jie Geng is traditionally associated with opening the lung qi and is a common ingredient in classical formulas for throat and chest comfort. It is often paired with herbs like Gan Cao in decoctions and herbal teas. Traditionally prepared by simmering slices in water or grinding into powder for blended formulas.

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