Balloon flower root extract for common colds and sore throat

Platycodon grandiflorus species is known as platycodon. Depending upon the region, it is also referred to as the Korean bellflower, Chinese bellflower, Japanese bellflower, common balloon flower, or balloon flower (referring to the balloon-shaped flower buds).

Platycodon grandiflorus

Balloon flower root extract may exhibit neuroprotective, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-allergy, improved insulin resistance, and cholesterol-lowering properties.

Evidence for these potential effects was mainly observed in vitro, with the exception of cholesterol lowering effects documented in vitro and in rats. The lack of efficacy and limited safety data in humans however, necessitates further research.

In Korea, the roots are commonly used for treating bronchitis, asthma, tuberculosis, diabetes, and other inflammatory diseases. In China, they are used as a cough suppressant and expectorant for common colds, cough, sore throat, tonsillitis, and chest congestion.

Besides, there are other plant extract widely applied in pharmaceutical sector, such as hops extract, artichoke extract, milk thistle extract, green tea extract, yohimbe bark extract,olive leaf extract,goji berry,green coffee bean extract,coenzyme Q10,resveratrol,grape seed extract,soybean extract,common cnidium extract,etc.