Note: the actions, contraindications and usage sections are currently published in Arabic (primary market content); translations are in progress. Herb name, nature, taste and meridians are shown as is.

Jie Geng

桔梗 Jie Geng

Platycodonis Radix

Nature

平

Taste

苦、辛

📍

Meridians

肺

💊 Actions

Promotes the ascent of phlegm, opens the voice, and guides medicines to the Lung; used for cough, sore throat, and stagnant halitosis.

Contraindications

Contraindicated for coughing blood and stomach upset.

📖 Usage & Dosage

3-9 grams.

🏠 Prairie Bellflower

A beautiful flower and a sounding herb; older than its use as medicine.