PLATYCODON GRANDIFLORUS, ROOT

PLATYCODON GRANDIFLORUS, ROOT

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Chinese Name: 桔梗

Platycodon root is used orally in formulas to treat cough, sore throat, bronchitis, lung abscess and tonsillitis. It has been shown to have expectorant, antitussive, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, antibacterial actions.