Jie Geng Slices (Platycodon grandiflorus) — Sulfur-Free Food Herb Root for Tea & Soup

Jie Geng Slices (Platycodon grandiflorus) are the dried 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-opening, phlegm-resolving herb used to support clear breathing and soothe the throat. Its nature is bitter, pungent, and neutral, making it a gentle yet effective herb for diffusing Lung qi and directing other herbs upward.

Key Selling Points

• Sulfur-free, clean-quality Jie Geng root slices
• Traditional Lung-qi diffusing food herb
• Platycodon grandiflorus, sourced from Anhui
• Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
• 500g value pack, freshly sliced

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale ivory to off-white color, firm yet slightly fibrous texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted or simmered, the slices release a gentle, subtly bitter and slightly sweet flavor, adding depth to broths and teas without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

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

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Jie Geng is decocted into soups, teas, and congee to support clear breathing and soothe the throat. It is a common ingredient in lung-nourishing soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like almond, lily bulb, and honey. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with licorice and peppermint for a light, mildly bitter infusion.

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