In Chinese medicine, the Chinese medicine alias of Platycodon grandiflorum is "cauliflower". This common wild plant mainly picks stems when picking, which is why it is named "cauliflower". Platycodon grandiflorum grows in mountainous areas with abundant sunshine and fertile soil, and has the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, resolving phlegm and resolving hard mass. It is usually used to treat symptoms such as lung disease, cough and sore throat. In addition, Platycodon grandiflorum is a widely used auxiliary material in traditional Chinese medicine formula, which is often used to dissolve drug toxicity and improve drug efficacy.

Platycodon grandiflorum has important medicinal value in traditional Chinese medicine. Its nature is sweet and bitter, slightly cold, belonging to lung and stomach meridians. It has the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, relieving sore throat and resolving phlegm, dispersing lung qi and lowering blood pressure. It has effects in removing toxic materials, promoting qi circulation, stimulating appetite, softening hard mass, nourishing blood, improving eyesight, and regulating endocrine. The medicinal value of Platycodon grandiflorum is very high, which is an important part of many traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions and has been widely used in clinic.

In addition to the value of traditional Chinese medicine, platycodon grandiflorum also has certain edible value. In Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, platycodon grandiflorum is often used for home cooking. Stewed beef with platycodon grandiflorum, stewed chicken soup and preserved platycodon grandiflorum are all traditional delicacies in the home-cooked menu. Platycodon grandiflorum is rich in sugar, protein, vitamins and trace elements, which is very beneficial for improving blood circulation, promoting metabolism and enhancing immunity. Therefore, platycodon grandiflorum is not only a Chinese herbal medicine, but also a delicious food.