The pharmacological effects of bellflower are mainly reflected in the active ingredients it contains. Platycodon mainly contains active substances such as volatile oils, flavonoids, and plant tannins. Among them, volatile oil has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, flavonoids have antioxidant, antiviral and immunomodulatory effects, and plant tannin can astringent hemostasis, moisten the lungs and relieve cough. The combined effect of these components makes bellflower have a wide range of clinical application value.
First of all, bellflower can be used to treat the symptoms of recurrent cough after a cold. The cough caused by a cold is often accompanied by the characteristics of more phlegm and thick phlegm, and bellflower has the effect of moistening the lungs and dissolving phlegm, relieving cough and asthma, which can effectively improve these symptoms. In addition, bellflower can also inhibit the replication of the virus, anti-inflammatory and reduce swelling, and reduce the discomfort caused by coughing.
Secondly, bellflower also has a good effect in pharyngitis, sore throat and other diseases. Platycodon has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and relieving pain, relieving congestion, swelling and pain of the throat mucosa, and promoting the repair of the mucosa. In addition, bellflower also has a moisturizing and thirst-quenching effect, which can relieve discomfort caused by a dry throat.
In addition, bellflower can also treat symptoms such as loss of voice or hoarseness. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the normal emanation of sound requires the coordination of the lungs, and bellflower has the effect of moistening the lungs and relieving cough, which can improve the function of the lungs, thereby alleviating the abnormal sound. In addition, bellflower can also dilate the blood vessels of the vocal cords, enhance the vibration of the vocal cords, and further promote the recovery of the voice.
In general, bellflower, as a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine, has a wide range of clinical applications. It can be used to treat symptoms such as recurrent cough, phlegm, pharyngitis, sore throat, and loss of voice after a cold. Its pharmacological effects mainly include clearing heat and dissolving phlegm, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, anti-inflammatory and analgesic. When applied, bellflower can be used alone or in combination with other drugs, and the specific dosage and method of use need to be determined according to the patient's condition. However, it should be noted that for pregnant women, children, and patients with a history of allergies, bellflower should be used under the guidance of a doctor.
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[1] Du Meng, Pan Weiqiang, Liu Lurong. Pharmacology of traditional Chinese medicine[M]. Third Edition. Chengdu:Sichuan Science and Technology Press,2017(in Chinese).