Botanical Name: Platycodon grandiflorus
Plant Part Used: Flower
Processing Method: Extraction
Platycodon grandiflorus or balloon flower is an herbaceous perennial, belonging to the Campanulaceae family. Native to the East Asian region, it is a commonly grown plant in Korea, the US, Japan, and China. Since ancient times, platycodon has been used for medicinal purposes. The expectorant properties of the plant inhibit bacterial growth to ease congestion in respiratory tract and soothe sore throat.