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Source of validity: Traditional
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Platycodon grandiflorus (commonly known as balloon flower) has a long history of use in East Asian traditional medicine, particularly in Chinese and Korean herbal practices. It has been employed to treat respiratory ailments, including cough, sore throat, and conditions involving excessive phlegm, which are sometimes symptoms or complications of rhinitis. The root of Platycodon (known as Jie Geng in Chinese medicine) is believed to have expectorant, anti-inflammatory, and demulcent properties, which may suggest some theoretical benefit for rhinitis, especially when related to upper respiratory inflammation or mucus production.

However, while there are studies exploring Platycodon's general anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating effects, high-quality clinical trials specifically evaluating its efficacy in treating rhinitis are limited. Most contemporary references to its use for rhinitis are based on its inclusion in multi-herb formulas rather than as a stand-alone treatment, and these formulas are typically justified by traditional theories rather than modern scientific evidence. Consequently, the primary justification for using Platycodon to support or treat rhinitis is traditional, and the scientific evidence remains preliminary or indirect at best.

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