Jie Geng-Radix Platycodi-Platycodon Root

Jie Geng 桔梗 Platycodon Root is a key herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). These dried root pieces are prized for their bitter, pungent taste and neutral properties with lung-opening and phlegm-expelling effects.

Key Benefits

• Traditionally used to disperse lung qi and relieve sore throat.
• May help expel phlegm and resolve lung abscesses.
• Commonly used to direct herbs upward to the upper body.

Product Specifications

• Appearance: Dried white root pieces with characteristic texture.

Usage Methods

• Herbal Decoction: Simmer 3-9g with water for 15-20 minutes.
• Powdered Form: Mix with warm water as gentle tonic.

Storage

• Store in airtight container and keep it in a cool and dark place.
• Shelf life 36 months.

Safety Notes

• Not recommended in cases of hemoptysis.
• May cause nausea at high doses in sensitive individuals.
• This product does not make medical claims.