TCM

Platycodon

Platycodon grandiflorus (Jie Geng)

TCM, Korean

Gabriel Score

66/ 100Good

EvidenceLimited - traditional expectorant

Conditions5 applications

How it works

Expectorant, opens lungs, anti-inflammatory, directs herbs upward in formulas

Typical Dosage

3-10g dried root in decoction

Used for

Coughsore throatrespiratory infectionsphlegmlung congestion

The Science

Active Compounds

Platycodin saponins, betulin, inulin

Evidence Base

Limited - traditional expectorant66/100

Balloon flower; root used; expectorant; "guiding herb" in TCM (directs other herbs to lungs); edible

How to Use

Decoction, tea, food (Korean cuisine)

Dosing should be individualized. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare practitioner.

Safety Profile

Interactions

May interact with anticoagulants (theoretical)

Contraindications

Pregnancy; hemoptysis (coughing blood); yin deficiency

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TraditionTCM

EvidenceLimited - traditional expectorant

Applications5

Gabriel Score66/100

Educational purposes only. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting any herbal protocol.

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Active Compounds

Evidence Base

How to Use

Safety Profile

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Safety Profile

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