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Adenophorae Trachelioidis Radix
Apricot-leaved adenophora [root]
荠苨 〔薺苨〕 jì ní
Alternate Chinese names: 甘桔梗 gān jié gěng; 甜桔梗 tián jié gěng
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in unofficial sources: Adenophora trachelioides Maxim.; Adenophora remotiflora (Sieb. et Zucc.) Miq.
Use: Medicinal
Properties: Sweet; cold; nontoxic*.
Channel entry: Lung channel.*
Actions and indications: Clears heat, resolves toxin, and transforms phlegm. Treats dryness cough; sore throat; dispersion-thirst (xiāo kě); clove sores (dīng).
Production area: Most parts of China.
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