Dried Platycodon Root Slices Jie Geng 500g Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces for Tea and Soup

Dried Platycodon Root Slices, known in TCM as Jie Geng (桔梗), from Platycodon grandiflorus. These large dried root slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient, traditionally associated with the lung channel and valued in herbal formulas. In TCM theory the root is considered bitter and neutral. Suitable for decoctions, teas, and culinary herbal preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM herb Jie Geng in convenient dried slice form
• Botanical source Platycodon grandiflorus root
• Large whole slices suitable for decoction and tea
• Traditionally associated with the lung channel in TCM theory
• Versatile for herbal soups, teas, and culinary blends

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light brown slices with a firm, fibrous texture and a faint herbal aroma. When decocted, the slices typically yield a mildly bitter, slightly acrid taste characteristic of this root.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a single-herb tea or add to herbal tea blends
• Add to herbal soups and slow-cooked broths
• Combine with other TCM herbs in seasonal formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Jie Geng is traditionally used in decoctions and is a common component of classic formulas, often paired with herbs such as Gan Cao (licorice root). It is traditionally associated with the lung channel and is frequently prepared in autumn and winter herbal teas and broths. Slices are typically simmered 10-20 minutes or steeped in hot water.

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