There are many types of Chinese medicinal herbs in our lives, and different types of Chinese herbs have different medicinal effects. Platycodon grandiflorus is one of the high-value medicinal herbs, which not only has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, but also has the effect of warming and eliminating phlegm. Let's learn about the effects and functions of Platycodon grandiflorus!
【Effects and Functions of Platycodon grandiflorus】
1. Warming and eliminating phlegm
Platycodon grandiflorus has a pungent and bitter taste and can open up lung qi, eliminate phlegm, and can be used for both cold and heat conditions. For wind-cold conditions, it can be combined with Perilla leaf and apricot kernel, such as Xing Su San; for wind-heat conditions, it can be combined with mulberry leaf, chrysanthemum flower, and apricot kernel, such as Sang Ju Yin; if treating phlegm stagnation and chest stuffiness, it is often combined with Fructus Aurantii Immaturus.
2. Clearing heat and detoxifying
Platycodon grandiflorus can open up the lung and eliminate pathogenic factors to benefit the throat and improve voice. For lung invasion by external pathogens resulting in sore throat and loss of voice, it is often combined with licorice, Arctium lappa seeds, etc., such as Jie Geng Tang and modified Gan Ju Tang, to treat throat swelling and pain. For cases with severe heat and toxicity, it can be combined with Radix Sanguisorbae, fungus, and Isatis root to clear heat, detoxify, and benefit the throat.
3. Clearing the lung and draining pus
Platycodon grandiflorus has an ascending dispersing nature, which can promote lung qi circulation and eliminate phlegm and pus in the lungs. It is used to treat lung abscess, cough, and chest pain. For patients with foul-smelling sputum, it can be combined with licorice, such as Jie Geng Tang; in clinical practice, it can also be combined with Houttuynia cordata and wax gourd seed to enhance the effect of clearing the lung and draining pus.
【Methods of Consuming Platycodon grandiflorus】
1. Platycodon grandiflorus tea
Ingredients: 10g of Platycodon grandiflorus, suitable amount of honey.
Method: Clean the Platycodon grandiflorus, put it in a teacup, add honey, pour in boiling water, steep for 5-10 minutes, and drink once a day.
Effect: It can transform phlegm and benefit the throat, suitable for chronic pharyngitis, throat discomfort, and dry cough.
2. Platycodon grandiflorus and licorice tea
Ingredients: 100g of Platycodon grandiflorus, 100g of licorice.
Method: Grind Platycodon grandiflorus and licorice into coarse powder, mix well and sift, divide into packets, each packet contains 10g. Steep in boiling water when needed, drink one packet each time.
Effect: Tonifies the spleen and supplements qi, clears heat and detoxifies, eliminates phlegm and stops coughing, opens up the lung and benefits the throat, and is used to treat bronchitis.
【Precautions for Using Platycodon grandiflorus】
When taking Platycodon grandiflorus, there are certain taboos. First, be careful not to consume it with white atractylodes, longan, gentian, etc., as it may cause poisoning.
At the same time, Platycodon grandiflorus should not be consumed with pork. In addition, Platycodon grandiflorus has an ascending dispersing nature, so it should not be used for conditions such as upward reversal of qi, vomiting, choking cough, dizziness, excessive Yin deficiency and fire, and hemoptysis. It should be used with caution for patients with gastric and duodenal ulcers.
Taking too much can cause nausea and vomiting, which can be a burden on the stomach. This is also a situation where we should not take it.
Especially after taking Platycodon grandiflorus, it can stimulate the gastric mucosa. If the dosage is too large, it can cause mild nausea and even vomiting. It should be used with caution for patients with gastric and duodenal ulcers, and the dosage should not be too large.
Pregnant women have special requirements for diet due to the special nature of their bodies. Some cold foods should not be consumed. If we take Platycodon grandiflorus, it will have a negative impact on the fetus, and even cause miscarriage.
