Chinese Herbalism
Balloon Flower Root
Platycodon grandiflorus
Also known as Jie Geng.
Balloon Flower Root acts primarily as: Expectorant, Antitussive, Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent. Secondary actions include Antioxidant, Immunomodulator, Antineoplastic, Hepatoprotective, Hypoglycemic.
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Dry cough
- Upper respiratory infection
- Tonsillitis
- Chest tightness
- Pulmonary abscess
- Bronchitis
- Chronic bronchitis
- Chest pain
- Lobar pneumonia
- Asthma
- Faucitis
- Loss of voice
- Productive cough
- Cough
- Lung abscess
- Wounds
- Hoarseness
- Sore throat
- Phlegm
- Immunodeficiency
- Inflammation
- Liver disease
- Mucosal irritation
- Recurrent infections
- Respiratory congestion
- Pain
- Infection
- Respiratory complaints
- Oxidative stress
- Diabetes
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
Breastfeeding: Lactation (source flag notSafeInLactation)
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Decoction | Decoction 3-10g | 3000-10000 mg |
| Tincture | Tincture 2-4ml | 2-4 mL |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
primary-actions. Balloon Flower Root acts primarily as: Expectorant, Antitussive, Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent. Secondary actions include Antioxidant, Immunomodulator, Antineoplastic, Hepatoprotective, Hypoglycemic.
indications. Balloon Flower Root is traditionally indicated for: Dry cough, Upper respiratory infection, Tonsillitis, Chest tightness, Pulmonary abscess, Bronchitis, Chronic bronchitis, Chest pain, Lobar pneumonia, Asthma, Faucitis, Loss of voice, Productive cough, Cough, Lung abscess, and 16 further conditions.
constituents. Notable constituents of Balloon Flower Root include: Triterpenoid saponins (platycodin D, platycodin A, C, D2, D3), flavonoids (luteolin, apigenin), phenolic acids, polyacetylenes, polysaccharides, sterols (β-sitosterol.
safety-cautions. Balloon Flower Root - Contraindications: Chronic cough from Lung Yin deficiency, Yin deficiency with heat, Use cautiously in weak digestion, Injection contraindicated due to hemolysis | Side effects: Gastrointestinal upset (nausea), Contact dermatitis, Hypotension | Safety flags: not considered safe in pregnancy; not considered safe during lactation.
In formulas
Balloon Flower Root stands in 229 documented formulas in the library, among them công chỉ jié gěng tǎng, ùng gián công chi tāng, ging bí tāng, xìng sù yìn, ning sòu wán, ùng sù yin [yòu kē].
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