Balloon flower, or Platycodon grandiflorum, is traditionally used to help people with wet coughs, sore throats and other, similar, health problems. Often used in combination with other herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Balloon flower is even used in case of lung infection.

Magickally balloon flower might be used to bring clarity and open pathways that are blocked to us. A wash for the floor to the entry of a home would be a good way to use this herb.

Excerpted with permission from Materia Medica by liz Johnson.

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(Health needs should always be considered before taking herbs, supplements, or medications. Talk to someone qualified in the use of these herbs before using as medicine. These herbs are generally regarded as safe for food use.)