Platycodon grandiflorum is a flower and also a medicine

The ornamental function of Platycodon grandiflorum

The color of Platycodon grandiflorum is bright blue and its shape is like a hanging bell . It is a beautiful flower from June to September . Planting it on the balcony or in the courtyard will make it quiet, elegant and interesting. After being accustomed to seeing large and gorgeous flowers, it is also a different experience to look at these inconspicuous small flowers. You can choose a wide-mouthed square container to plant Platycodon at home. When it blooms, the blue color will form a whole piece, which is very beautiful.

Medicinal Uses of Platycodon grandiflorum

Platycodon is both a flower and a medicine. In addition to its appearance, its medicinal value is also worth mentioning.

Platycodon grandiflorum has a good effect in treating cough with excessive sputum, chest tightness, sore throat, aphonia, lung abscess and pus vomiting, etc.

However, Platycodon grandiflorum is often not eaten alone. It must be mixed with other foods to achieve great therapeutic effects. When Platycodon grandiflorum is paired with winter melon, pig lung, Schizonepeta tenuifolia, licorice, and Dioscorea scutellariae, not only can delicious food be made, it also has great health benefits!

But please note that not everyone can benefit from the medicinal use of Platycodon, such as pregnant women and people with weak spleen and stomach. Because Platycodon is a cold food, it can treat respiratory inflammation to a certain extent, but it is not a tonic for people with cold and weak body, but it may harm their body.