Platycodon grandiflorum, also known as Baofu flower, bell flower and monk Hat Flower. Korean people use it as a wild vegetable. Its roots can be used as medicine. It has the functions of relieving cough, eliminating phlegm, promoting lung and discharging pus. It is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine. The tender leaves can be pickled into salted vegetables. It is called "goubao" salted vegetables in Northeast China. What's the benefit of Platycodon to the body? Let's see the effect and function of Platycodon next!

1. Antitussive and expectorant

Antitussive and expectorant is a prominent role of Platycodon grandiflorum. Research shows that the saponins contained in Platycodon grandiflorum can stimulate the pharyngeal mucosa and gastric mucosa, which can reflect the hypersecretion of respiratory mucosa, thus promoting the smooth discharge of sputum.

2. Reduce blood sugar

Pharmacological research shows that the alcohol extract of Platycodon grandiflorum can promote the reduction of blood sugar, so for the people with high blood sugar, Platycodon grandiflorum has the health care effect of lowering blood sugar.

3. Anti inflammatory and analgesic

Platycodon, which is contained in Platycodon grandiflorum, has a certain anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. The study shows that it can inhibit the emergence of cotton granuloma, and it has a relieving effect on the pain caused by joint inflammation in clinic.

Warm tips:This product is Shengsan. It is not suitable for vomiting, choking cough, dizziness, deficiency of Yin, excessive fire and hemoptysis. It should be taken with caution in case of gastric and duodenal ulcer. Excessive dosage may cause nausea and vomiting.