桔梗花的英文介绍

Platycodon grandiflorum
(Radix Platycodi Grandiflori, Jie Geng)

Platycodon is the principal herb in Chinese medicine for diseases of the lungs and throat, and is commonly used for inflammatory conditions of the eyes, ears, and sinuses. The herb has a strong expectorant and antitussive effects and is included in many cough formulas, usually in combination with licorice.

The active components of platycodon — saponins, sterols, and triterpenoids — reduce inflammation and thin the sputum. It helps to treat skin swellings, including abscesses in the lungs and intestines. It also aids to soothe sore throats and relieve hoarseness. Platycodon is commonly added to formulas to direct the actions of the other herbs to the upper body.

Traditional
Chinese
Medicine
Circulates the Lung Qi and expels Phlegm – used for cough. Promotes the discharge of pus – pus in lung or throat abscess. Benefits the throat – sore throat or loss of voice. Directs the effects of other herbs upwards.

Constituents Polygalain acid, platycodigenin, alpha-spinasterol, stigmasterol, betulin, platycodonin, platycogenic acid.

Precautions None known.
Side Effects None known.

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