Jie Geng

Platycodi Grandiflor Radix

Properties: BITTER, PUNGENT - NEUTRAL
Dosage: 3-9g.
Meridian: LUNG

-opens up lung Qi, Expel phlegm (hot or cold), benefits throat
-promote discharge of pus
-guiding herb to lung

Reference
Benskey & Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press