Dried Platycodon Root Jie Geng 500g Sichuan Balloon Flower Root Slices for Herbal Decoction and Tea

Dried Platycodon Root, known in TCM as Jie Geng (桔梗), from Platycodon grandiflorus. These fully dried root slices are sourced from Sichuan and supplied as a raw culinary and herbal botanical. In TCM theory, Jie Geng is acrid and bitter with a neutral nature and is traditionally associated with the lung channel. Traditionally used in decoctions, teas, and herbal formulas, it is a versatile pantry botanical for experienced herbal users.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sichuan-grown Jie Geng dried root slices, fully dried without sulfur fumigation
• Botanical source Platycodon grandiflorus, a classic TCM lung-channel herb
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal decoctions and daily herbal teas
• Convenient 500g resealable bulk bag, ideal for regular home preparation
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product for culinary and traditional herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-brown to whitish slices with a slightly wrinkled, fibrous texture and a faint earthy aroma. When decocted, the root typically yields a mildly bitter, acrid taste with a subtle sweet aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a mild standalone herbal tea
• Add to soup packs with other culinary herbs
• Combine with pears or honey in seasonal home recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Jie Geng is a common component of lung-related formulas and is traditionally associated with opening the lungs and guiding other herbs upward. It is often paired with herbs such as Gan Cao in classic decoctions, or simmered with pear and rock sugar in folk-style seasonal drinks. Home users typically add a small amount to soups or teas during dry seasons.

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