The efficacy and function of platycodon grandiflorum and tangerine peel

Platycodon grandiflorum has the effect of opening lung qi, resolving phlegm and relieving cough. Platycodon grandiflorum can remove sputum and discharge pus, treat sore throat, lung carbuncle, cough and purulent sputum after exogenous cough, and also can open lung and relieve cough. Platycodon grandiflorum needs to be noted that it cannot be used for patients with chronic cough caused by yin deficiency, even cough and hemoptysis. Orange peel has the effect of regulating qi and resolving phlegm, lowering qi and relieving cough. Orange peel and platycodon grandiflorum interact with each other, which can effectively strengthen the effect of regulating qi and resolving phlegm, and also has the effect of relieving pharynx and detoxifying, detumescence and discharging pus. Therefore, in the treatment of many chronic pharyngitis, bronchitis and pneumonia, these two drugs are often used together.