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

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Balloon Flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) root has a long history of use in traditional East Asian medicine, particularly within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Korean herbal medicine, for the treatment of coughs, including spastic (or convulsive) cough. In TCM, Balloon Flower root (known as Jie Geng) is believed to "open up the lungs," resolve phlegm, and relieve sore throat and cough. It is frequently included in formulas designed for respiratory conditions characterized by productive cough, chest congestion, or throat discomfort.

The evidence supporting these traditional uses is primarily based on historical records, herbal texts, and centuries of empirical observation rather than modern clinical trials. Some laboratory studies have investigated the anti-inflammatory, expectorant, and antitussive (cough-suppressing) properties of Balloon Flower root extracts, but high-quality human clinical trials are lacking. The majority of support for its use in cough comes from its established place in traditional medical practice rather than from robust scientific validation.

Therefore, while there is a tradition of using Balloon Flower for cough (including spastic cough), the scientific evidence is limited to preclinical studies and anecdotal clinical use. Further research is needed to conclusively establish its efficacy and safety for this indication.

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