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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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EvidenceLimited - traditional expectorant
Applications5
Gabriel Score66/100
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