In daily life, coughing with excessive phlegm is a very common issue. Whether it's due to phlegm after a wind-cold cold or a persistent cough with little phlegm caused by lung heat, many people turn to phlegm-resolving medicines for relief. When it comes to resolving phlegm, most people first think of two commonly used herbs: dried tangerine peel and pinellia. However, today I want to introduce an herb that 90% of people overlook—platycodon root. Its phlegm-resolving effect is outstanding, and it can also compensate for many shortcomings of dried tangerine peel and pinellia.
Let's start by talking about the well-known Chenpi and Banxia.Tangerine Peel has the effects of regulating qi, strengthening the spleen, drying dampness, and resolving phlegmbut its medicinal properties are warm and drying, and long-term use can easily deplete the body's vital energy and fluids;Pinellia, it can resolve phlegm and lower adverse qiHowever, Pinellia itself contains a certain level of toxicity. Today, I will share with you two combinations of Platycodon grandiflorus. Whether it's cold phlegm or hot phlegm, they can be targeted for regulation, and the effects are excellent!
First,Platycodon grandiflorus + Prunus armeniaca, Perilla frutescens，It can disperse lung qi, eliminate phlegm, lower qi, and relieve coughSpecifically forCold Phlegm, Phlegm-DampnessCough with excessive phlegm. This group of people experiences frequent coughing, thick and sticky phlegm, phlegm that is white and clear, accompanied by chest tightness, nasal congestion with clear nasal discharge, and a white and greasy tongue coating.
Among them, Platycodon Root (Jiegeng) disperses lung qi and resolves phlegm, guiding the medicine upward; Apricot Kernel (Xingren) directs qi downward to relieve cough, moistens the intestines, and promotes bowel movements; Perilla Seed (Zisuzi) warms the lungs and resolves phlegm, relieves cough and asthma. The combination of these three herbs,It can both disperse wind-cold, dry dampness, and resolve phlegm, as well as relieve chest tightness, cough, and wheezing.
Second,Platycodon Root + Trichosanthes Peel, Ophiopogon Root，can clear heat and resolve phlegm nourish yin and moisten the lungsSpecifically forphlegm-heat, deficiency of lung yinCough induced. This group of people experiences dry mouth, sore throat, hoarse cough, and thick yellow phlegm, accompanied by symptoms of yin deficiency such as feverish palms and soles, tidal fever, and night sweats.
Among them, Platycodon Root (Jiegeng) disperses lung qi, expels phlegm, soothes the throat, and relieves pain; Trichosanthes Peel (Gualoupi) clears heat, resolves phlegm, widens the chest, and dissipates nodules, specifically targeting hot phlegm; Ophiopogon Root (Maidong) nourishes yin, moistens the lungs, promotes fluid production, and quenches thirst, addressing lung yin deficiency.The combination of the three can clear lung heat, resolve hot phlegm, and nourish lung yin.
Finally, it must be reminded that everyone's constitution and specific symptoms are different. Therefore, if you really need to use medication for conditioning, you must first consult a professional traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to clarify the diagnosis and adjust the prescription according to your own situation. Do not casually take medicine on your own to avoid causing trouble to your body due to improper treatment.
