Dried Platycodon Root Slices Jie Geng 250g Natural Chinese Herbal Tea and Decoction Herb

Dried Platycodon Root Slices, known in TCM as Jie Geng (桔梗), from Platycodon grandiflorus. These dried root slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally valued for their bitter and acrid flavor and lung channel entry. In TCM theory, Jie Geng is traditionally associated with opening the lungs and dispersing qi. Suitable for herbal teas, decoctions, and culinary preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM herb known as Jie Geng (桔梗) from Platycodon grandiflorus
• Dried root slices cut for convenient decoction and tea preparation
• Traditionally associated with opening the lungs and dispersing qi in TCM theory
• Natural dried botanical with no sulfur fumigation
• Versatile for herbal teas, soups, and traditional decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to light brown in color with a firm, fibrous texture. The slices carry a mild, earthy aroma, and when brewed or decocted they yield a slightly bitter, acrid taste typical of this root.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a single-herb tea or blend with other botanicals
• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to soups and congee for culinary herbal use
• Use in seasonal herbal food preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Jie Geng is commonly prepared by simmering the dried slices in water for decoctions or steeping them as a tea. It is traditionally paired with herbs such as Gan Cao (licorice root) in classic formulas and is often used in seasonal wellness routines. In TCM theory, it is traditionally associated with the lung channel and is valued for its dispersing character.

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