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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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