Platycodon (Balloon Flower)
Platycodon grandiflorus
A TCM root (jie geng) that opens the chest and expels phlegm — a guiding herb for sore throat and cough.
Traditional use (tcm): A TCM root (jie geng) that opens the chest and expels phlegm — a guiding herb for sore throat and cough.
A TCM root (jie geng) that opens the chest and expels phlegm — a guiding herb for sore throat and cough.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A TCM root (jie geng) that opens the chest and expels phlegm — a guiding herb for sore throat and cough.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Can irritate the stomach in excess.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Can irritate the stomach in excess.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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