Platycodon is a common Chinese herbal medicine with a variety of effects and dietary therapy. The following is a detailed answer to the effects of bellflower and dietary therapy:
Benefits of bellflower:
Xuan lung expectorant: Platycodon has the effect of promoting lung expectorant, and is often used for colds, coughs, asthma and other respiratory diseases. Its active ingredient can irritate the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract, making it easier for sputum to be discharged, relieving symptoms such as cough and phlegm.
Clearing heat and detoxifying: Platycodon has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, and has a good effect on diseases caused by heat poisoning such as sore throat, mouth and tongue sores, and mouth ulcers.
Pharyngeal opening effect: Platycodon can improve pharyngeal opening and has a good relieving effect on hoarseness, sore throat and other symptoms.
Hypoglycemic and anti-inflammatory: Platycodon also has hypoglycemic, anti-inflammatory and other effects, and has a certain auxiliary effect on diabetes, inflammation and other diseases.
Dietary therapy method of bellflower:
Platycodon tea: Wash the bellflower and cut it into small pieces, brew it with boiling water, cover it and simmer for about 10 minutes before drinking. 1-2 times a day, it has the effect of promoting the lungs and removing phlegm, and improving the pharyngeal sound.
Platycodon porridge: Cook the porridge with bellflower and rice, add an appropriate amount of rock sugar and serve. 2-3 times a week, it can moisten the lungs and relieve cough, clear heat and detoxify.
Kikyo stew: Pork or chicken is simmered with bellflower and served with an appropriate amount of seasoning. 1-2 times a week can enhance the body's immunity, moisten the lungs and relieve cough.
Platycodon honey drink: Soak bellflower and honey together in water to drink, which has the effect of moistening the lungs and relieving cough, nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness. 1-2 times a day for dry cough with no or little phlegm.
In short, bellflower is a kind of Chinese herbal medicine with a variety of effects, which can exert its medicinal effect through appropriate dietary therapy methods, and has a certain auxiliary effect on respiratory tract diseases and throat diseases. However, it should be noted that bellflower is not a panacea, and it is necessary to seek medical attention in time for serious diseases. When using bellflower, it is also necessary to follow the advice and guidance of a Chinese medicine practitioner.
Please note: The above content is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a medical diagnosis, a basis or a guideline.