Jie Geng
| Jie Geng in TCM:Explore the properties of Jie Geng according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Factoids:
English Name: platycodon, platycodon root, balloon-flower root
Pharmacuetical Name: Radix Platycodonis
Properties: bitter, acrid, neutral
Temperature: neutral
Channels: LU
Flavors: bitter, pungent
Special Properties:
circulates qi, eliminates toxins, resolves phlegm
Actions / Indications:
- Opens and disperses LU qi; expels phlegm (for wind-heat
or wind-cold cough: depending on combination. Also to assist regulation
of Large Intestine and Urinary Bladder, treats constipation, dysenteric
disorder, and urine retention)
- Benefits throat (sore throat; loss of voice, important
guide herb for throat)
- Dispels Pus (LU abscess, throat abscess; lobar pnuemonia
and bronchitis caused by heat toxins)
- Guides other herbs to upper body (guiding herb for
upper jiao, combine with zhi ke to regulate
qi)
Special Notes:
- Jie Geng and Xing Ren are often used to
treat abormally rising LU qi. Jie Geng is neutral, while Xing Ren is
more effective to treat cough.
Contraindications:
- (cc: hemoptysis, dizziness, vomiting, yin deficient fire, overdose
can cause rebellious ST qi)
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