The efficacy, effects and contraindications of Platycodon grandiflorum

Many people have seen Platycodon grandiflorum, which is a representative plant of the Campanulaceae family and a beautiful ornamental plant. This plant can bloom beautiful purple flowers, which can beautify the environment and purify the air. In addition, it can be eaten by humans and used as medicine. The following is a detailed introduction to the effects and functions of Platycodon grandiflorum, which can allow everyone to have a more detailed understanding of it and also let everyone know what are the taboos of taking Platycodon grandiflorum.

The efficacy and function of Platycodon grandiflorum

1. Beautify the environment

Beautifying the environment is the most important function of Platycodon grandiflorum, because this plant is evergreen and is a perennial herb. Its leaves are smooth and green. After entering the flowering period, it can bloom beautiful purple flowers and emit a faint fragrance. Placing it indoors can beautify the home, and planting it in a garden scenic area can beautify the environment. It is a plant with extremely high ornamental value, and it can also purify the air during its growth process.

2. Edible effects

Platycodon is also a wild vegetable that can be eaten by humans. The leaves and roots of this plant can be eaten by humans after being collected and processed. It can supplement the human body with a large amount of carbohydrates, multiple vitamins and minerals, can enhance the body's own anti-inflammatory and antiviral capabilities, and can enhance the functions of multiple organs in the body. It is very beneficial to maintaining human health and improving human physical fitness.

3. Medicinal effects

The leaves, roots and buds of Platycodon grandiflorum can all be used as medicine, and their medicinal value is extremely high. It can clear away heat and detoxify, and can also reduce inflammation and kill bacteria. It has a particularly good therapeutic effect on human cough, sputum, sore throat, hoarseness, etc. When needed, the Platycodon grandiflorum flowers can be used as medicine together with other Chinese medicinal materials such as Houttuynia cordata and wax gourd seeds to make a decoction and take it.

Taboos of Platycodon grandiflorum

The edible and medicinal effects of Platycodon grandiflorum are both excellent, but Platycodon grandiflorum is forbidden to be eaten with oysters, pork, gentian and other Chinese medicinal materials, otherwise it will affect the efficacy of its medicine, and it will produce some substances that are harmful to the human body, which can easily endanger human health. In addition, those who suffer from yin deficiency, long-term cough and hemoptysis, as well as frequent nausea and vomiting in life should not take Platycodon grandiflorum.

The above is a detailed introduction to the effects and functions of Platycodon grandiflorum, which can let everyone know the positive effects of this plant on the human body. However, when taking Platycodon grandiflorum in your future life, you must pay attention to its contraindications to avoid adverse reactions after taking it that may harm your health.