Balloon flower root | Botanicals / Herbs

Balloon flower root		Botanicals / Herbs
Also known as:	Bell flower root
Botanical Name or Chemical Name:	Platycodon grandiflorum

Description:	Balloon flower is a perennial plant native to eastern and northeastern Asia. It is from campanulaceae family. Its root is used medicinally.

Oral Uses

Bronchitis
Ballon flower root is an anti-inflammatory, demulcent and expectorant; reduces inflammation; soothes mucous membranes; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs. Take 3-6 g of balloon flower root daily, in divided doses for many weeks.
Cough
Balloon flower root is a demulcent and expectorant; soothes mucous membranes; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs. Take 3-6 g of balloon flower root daily, in divided doses for many weeks.
Sore throat
Balloon flower root is an anti-inflammatory, demulcent and expectorant; reduces inflammation; soothes mucous membranes; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs. Take 3-6 g of balloon flower root daily, in divided doses for many weeks.
Tonsillitis
Balloon flower root is an anti-inflammatory and demulcent; reduces inflammation; soothes mucous membranes. Take 3-6 g of balloon flower root daily, in divided doses for many weeks.
Tuberculosis
Balloon flower root is an anti-inflammatory, demulcent and expectorant; reduces inflammation; soothes mucous membranes; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs. Take 3-6 g of balloon flower root daily, in divided doses for many weeks.

Oral Actions

Action - Anti-inflammatory
Balloon flower root is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 3-6 g of balloon flower root daily, in divided doses for many weeks.
Action - Demulcent
Balloon flower root is a demulcent; soothes mucous membranes. Take 3-6 g of balloon flower root daily, in divided doses for many weeks.
Action - Expectorant
Balloon flower root is an expectorant; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs. Take 3-6 g of balloon flower root daily, in divided doses for many weeks.
Action - Antibacterial
Balloon flower root is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take 3-6 g of balloon flower root daily, in divided doses for many weeks.

Recommended Dosage

Take 3-6 g of balloon flower root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. The safety for pregnant or breast-feeding women, for children and for people with kidney or liver disease is unknown.

Available Forms

Balloon flower root is available in powder and bulk form.