桔梗
- ENG
- Platycodon Root
- LATIN
- Platycodonis Radix
| Medicinal Group | Phlegm resolving medicinal |
|---|---|
| Source | Dried root of Platycodon grandiflorum (Jacq.) A. DC. (Fam. Campanulaceae) |
| Nature and Flavors | pungent, bitter; neutral |
| Meridian Affinity | Lung |
| Actions | To diffuse the lung, relieve cough, ease sore throat, hoarseness; pulmonary abscesses with pus running abscess difficult to burst after suppuration |
Family
Campanulaceae
Part used
Root and Rhizome
Indications
Cough with much phlegm, sore throat, hoarseness; lung abscess with pus running, abscess difficult to burst after suppuration
Research Findings
- The herbal medicine TJ-109 (consisting of Platycodon Root) effectively reduced the incidence of acute tonsillitis. [1]
Cautions
No Data.
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
Reference
- Goto F, Asama Y, Ogawa K. (2010). Sho-saiko-to-ka-kikyo-sekko as an alternative treatment for chronic tonsillitis to avoid surgery. Complement Ther Clin Pract. , 16(4):216-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2010.02.006. Epub 2010 Mar 19.
