What are the effects and functions of Platycodon grandiflorum

I don't know if you have heard of Platycodon grandiflorum. It is a precious food and can also be used as a traditional Chinese medicine. When used as medicine, it can prevent diseases. So what are the actual functions and effects of Platycodon grandiflorum? Can pregnant women eat Platycodon grandiflorum? What are the effects of Platycodon grandiflorum tea? Let me explain these questions to everyone.

1. The efficacy and function of Platycodon grandiflorum

1. Pure natural health and wellness

To invigorate the lung qi: 3 grams each of Platycodon grandiflorum, Schizonepeta tenuifolia, Aster tataricus, Stemona japonica, Rhizoma Dioscoreae, and Licorice, and 6 grams of Poria cocos. The Chinese medicinal materials are ground into powder and 6 to 9 grams are taken each time with boiling water.

2. Clear away heat, promote lung function, relieve throat pain, relieve cough and reduce phlegm

Platycodon stem and Schizonepeta porridge: 12 grams of Platycodon stem, 9 grams of Schizonepeta, 6 grams of licorice, and 60 grams of rice. Wrap the first three Chinese medicinal materials in gauze, boil them in water, remove the residue, and add them to rice to make porridge.

3. Relieve cough and moisten lungs

Platycodon grandiflorum stewed with pig lungs: 10 grams each of platycodon grandiflorum, aster, sweet almond, 15 grams of rehmannia root, 5 grams of American ginseng, and 2 pig lungs. Cut the pig lung into small pieces, squeeze it repeatedly by hand to remove the foam, wash it, put it in cold water to boil, scoop it out and put it in a stew pot; wash the platycodon, aster, sweet almond, American ginseng, and ground bone bark, put them in a stew pot, add appropriate amount of water and simmer for about 3 hours, and then season it before eating.

4. Disperse wind, clear heat, detoxify, clear lungs and relieve cough

Platycodon and wax gourd soup: 9 grams of platycodon, 150 grams of wax gourd, 10 grams of sweet almonds, 6 grams of licorice, appropriate amounts of cooking oil, salt, mashed garlic, scallion segments, light soy sauce, and MSG. Wash and slice the winter melon. Pour some oil into the pot and bring it to a boil. Put the winter melon in and fry it. Then add appropriate amount of cold water, and fry sweet almonds, citrus stems, and licorice together. When cooked, add salt, mashed garlic and other seasonings.

Platycodon grandiflorum is usually not taken alone, but is mixed with other foods in order to achieve stronger therapeutic effects and functions. So, what foods can Platycodon grandiflorum and other foods have the best health-preserving effects and functions? These foods include many, such as winter melon, pig lung, Schizonepeta tenuifolia, licorice, and Dioscorea chinensis, which are all good partners for Platycodon grandiflorum and have high health value.