Jie Geng Slices (Platycodon grandiflorus) — Sulfur-Free Dried Root for Herbal 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 in teas, soups, and seasonal decoctions. Its nature is bitter, pungent, and neutral, making it a gentle yet effective herb for diffusing Lung qi and soothing the throat.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Lung-qi diffusing food herb
• Sulfur-free, carefully selected Jie Geng root slices
• Platycodon grandiflorus
• Suitable for herbal tea and soup
• New-crop quality in a sealed bottle

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 brewed, the slices release a gentle, subtly bitter and slightly sweet flavor with a clean, refreshing finish, making it a pleasant addition to daily teas and broths.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Seasonal throat-soothing decoctions
• Congee and grain porridge
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Jie Geng is decocted into teas, soups, and congee to support clear breathing and throat comfort during seasonal changes. It is a common ingredient in lung-supporting 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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