Platycodon Root
Radix Platycodonis, Platycodonis Radix
Jie Geng

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; pungent; calm

Part(s) used

Root

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To relieve cought, to soothe sore throat, and to promote expectoration and discharge of pus.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Cough with profuse phlegm, swelling pain in throat, pulmonary welling abscess with hacking of pus and blood, fullness in chest and rib-side pain, dysentery, dribbling urinary block.