Evidence supporting the use of: Balloon flower
For the health condition: Cough (damp)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3

Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus), known as Jie Geng in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has a long history of use for treating respiratory conditions, especially coughs associated with "dampness" (a TCM term describing phlegm or excess mucus). Traditional sources state that Balloon Flower acts to open and disseminate Lung Qi, expel phlegm, and benefit the throat. In classic TCM texts, it is commonly included in formulations targeting coughs with phlegm and is believed to direct the effects of other herbs upward to the lungs and throat. While there is some preliminary pharmacological research indicating that compounds in Balloon Flower (such as saponins) may exhibit expectorant, anti-inflammatory, and antitussive properties, robust clinical evidence in humans is lacking. Most of the support for its use is therefore rooted in traditional practice and historical documentation rather than modern scientific validation. Animal and in vitro studies offer some support for its expectorant and anti-inflammatory effects, but do not directly confirm efficacy for "cough (damp)" in humans. Thus, its rating reflects strong traditional support, moderate preclinical evidence, and a lack of high-quality clinical trials.

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