Definition: A plant genus of the family CAMPANULACEAE that contains platycodin and other triterpenoid SAPONINS. It is a constituent of kikyo-to (MEDICINE, KAMPO).
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Other names grandiflorums, Platycodon; grandiflorum, Platycodon; Platycodon grandiflorums; Flowers, Balloon; Flower, Balloon; Chinese Bellflowers; Chinese Bellflower; Bellflowers, Chinese; Balloon Flowers; Platycodon grandiflorum; Platycodons; Bellflower, Chinese; Balloon Flower