Herbal Information for Organic Balloon Flower in Cut Form

Common Name:   Balloon Flower

Botanical Name:   Platycodon grandiflorum; Radix

Channels/Meridians: Lungs, Stomach

Pin Yin Name:    Jie Geng

Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.

Package Size:   1 pound

Form:   Cut / Sliced, not uniform pieces, organic

Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.

Origin: China

Brand: Nuherbs - Geo-Authentic Herbs

Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.  Contraindicated in those with chronic cough from Yin Deficiency.

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Naturally Occurring Chemical Components:  platycodin, deapioplatycodin, 2-O-acetylplatycodin, 3-O-acetylplatycodin, platycodigenin, polygalacic acid, methyl 3-O-β-D-glucpyranosyl polygalacate, methyl 3-O-β-laminaribiosyl polygalacat

Additional Information on Organic Balloon Flower Root

• Expels pus
• Dispels Phlegm
• Benefits Throat
• Supports Respiratory System
  
• Disseminate Lung Qi
  

Herb Properties:  Bitter, Acrid, Neutral

Herbs That Combine with Organic Jie Geng

• Burdock and Jie Geng
• Angleica Dahurica and Jie Geng
• Schizonepeta and Jie Geng
• Forsythia Suspensa and Jie Geng

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Each batch of herbs is dual-lab tested by in-house lab and independent third party lab. In-house lab is equipped with instruments such as a high performance liquid chromatograph, moisture determination meter, Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, etc

In addition, the following additional tests are performed:

• Microbacteria
• Pesticides - over 200 pesticides tested for (Uab 2000 screen)
• Heavy Metals - Lead, Mercury and Arsenic

Traditional Chinese Herbs encompasses the use of different parts of plants, such as the leaves, roots, stems, flowers, and seeds. These plant parts are often used as a tea, decoctions, extracts, made into capsules or even a footbath. These bulk herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs ( Teas ) emphasize harmony and balance.

We encourage you to educate yourself on herbs and supplements, by researching reputable sites, and books. Having an open discussion with your physician on what will be most beneficial for your health issues. And lastly discussing interaction of herbs and pharmaceuticals with your pharmacist or physician.