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Common name: |
Chinese balloon flower |
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Family: |
Campanulaceae |
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Parts used: |
Root |
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Chemistry: |
Triterpene saponins, platycodigenin, polygalya acid, platycodins A-I and platycoside C |
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Main actions: |
Antibacterial, expectorant, antitussive. |
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Other Actions: |
Anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer. |
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Dosage: |
2 – 4ml TID |
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Safety: |
Not for chronic cough due to yin deficiency or if vomiting blood |