Jie Geng Slices (Platycodon grandiflorus) — Sulfur-Free Dried Balloon Flower Root, 500g

Jie Geng Slices (Platycodon grandiflorus) are the dried root slices of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Jié Gěng (桔梗), also called Balloon Flower Root. For centuries, Jie Geng has been prized as a lung-opening, phlegm-resolving, and throat-soothing herb, used to diffuse Lung qi, ease the throat, and support clear breathing. Its nature is bitter, pungent, and neutral, making it a balanced yet focused herb for opening the chest, directing qi downward, and harmonizing the upper respiratory system.

Key Selling Points

• Sulfur-free, clean new-crop Jie Geng root slices
• Traditional Lung-qi diffusing and throat-soothing herb
• Platycodon grandiflorus from Anhui origin
• Uniform round slices, sieved and free of powder
• 500g bulk pack for tea, decoction, and soup use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried and sliced into uniform round pieces, then sieved to remove fine powder, preserving a clean ivory-white color, firm yet slightly fibrous texture, and a mild, faintly sweet botanical aroma. When decocted, the slices yield a pale, gently bitter infusion with a subtle sweetness on the finish, releasing a soft earthy note that blends smoothly into teas and broths.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends for throat comfort
• Traditional decoctions with other herbs
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Seasonal respiratory wellness routines
• Daily herbal infusion

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Jie Geng is decocted into teas, soups, and classic formulas to open the Lung, diffuse qi, and soothe the throat. It is a common ingredient in traditional throat-support blends, where it pairs with licorice, mint, and honeysuckle. In daily life, it is simmered into broths with pear, rock sugar, or almond, and brewed alone as a light, mildly bitter tea for seasonal respiratory nourishment.

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