The efficacy of Platycodon grandiflorum, the efficacy of Platycodon grandiflorum soaked in water

1. Basic Introduction

Platycodon, also known as "baggage flower, bell flower, and monk's mane flower", is a perennial herb. The stem height is 20-120cm, the leaves are arranged in whorls, and the petioles are very short or absent. Its leaves are oval, approximately 2-7cm long and 0.5-3.5cm wide. The upper side of the leaves is green and hairless, while the lower side is powdery and often hairless. The flower is solitary and terminal, with a bell-shaped calyx with five lobes. The flowers are blue, purple or white, and bloom from July to September.

2. Efficacy

1. Ornamental value: Platycodon has a long flowering period and brightly colored flowers, making it highly ornamental and very suitable for potted plants or ground planting in flower beds.

2. Medicinal value: Its root can be used as medicine, which has many functions such as removing phlegm and relieving cough, clearing the lungs and relieving sore throat, and lowering blood pressure.

3. Edible value: In North Korea and other places, it is often used as one of the ingredients of kimchi. It tastes crisp and refreshing and has rich nutritional value.

3. The effect of drinking water

1. Relieve cough and expectorant: Drinking Platycodon grandiflorum soaked in water can stimulate the throat mucosa and play a role in resolving phlegm and expectorant.

2. Prevent high blood pressure: Drinking Platycodon grandiflorum soaked in water can effectively prevent high blood sugar. It can quickly break down and metabolize excess sugar in the body, reduce sugar accumulation in the body, and keep the blood sugar index in a stable and normal state.

3. Reduce allergic reactions: It is very suitable for allergy patients and people with allergic constitutions. It can reduce allergic reactions and alleviate the symptoms of itching and redness caused by allergies.

4. Anti-inflammatory: It contains a variety of anti-inflammatory ingredients that can eliminate pathogenic bacteria in the body. Drinking water soaked with Platycodon grandiflorum on a regular basis has a good preventive effect on human gastroenteritis, pneumonia and pharyngitis. In addition, arthritis can also be treated by drinking Platycodon grandiflorum tea, which can effectively relieve pain.