What is the flower language of the balloon flower? With a complete picture gallery of balloon flowers
The balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) is a deep-rooted plant. Also called the monk's hat or bellflower, it is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant of the genus Platycodon in the family Campanulaceae. Its other names include bellflower, six-angle lotus, jiegeng grass and white medicine. The plant grows about 70 cm tall, and cultivated plants can reach 1 m in height. The surface of the balloon flower is smooth, with a light dusting of white powder on the back. After blooming, the flower's shape closely resembles a bell. That is why it can also be called the bellflower.
The legend of the balloon flower:
Long ago, in a small village, there lived a young girl named Jiegeng. Jiegeng had no parents and lived alone at home. However, there was a boy who came to see Jiegeng every day and said: "Jiegeng, when I grow up, I want to marry you," "When I grow up, I want to marry you too." Later, Jiegeng grew into a beautiful young lady, and the boy grew into a handsome young man, and the two fell in love. Later, in order to survive, the young man had to go out to sea to fish. Many years passed and the young man still had not returned, and the more Jiegeng looked at the sea, the sadder she became. Jiegeng's eyes slowly closed, and her body turned into a flower. Later, people called that flower the balloon flower, and the balloon flower gazes at the sea, searching for the young man.
The uses of the balloon flower:
1. The balloon flower can be used to treat cough with profuse phlegm and chest tightness due to impaired diffusion of lung qi.
2. The balloon flower can be used to treat sore and swollen throat and loss of voice.
3. The balloon flower can be used to treat lung abscess with coughing up purulent phlegm.
4. The balloon flower can be used to treat urinary retention and constipation.
The flower language of the balloon flower:
1. Eternal and unchanging love;
2. Love never forgotten through all ages;
3. Sincere and unchanging love;
4. Love that must not be forgotten;
5. Hopeless love;
6. Love without regret.
Conclusion: So the balloon flower is already used as a medicinal flower. The balloon flower is a very legendary flower; its legend, its origin and even its name are all so beautiful. When the balloon flower blooms, it means happiness has arrived, and it is hoped that it can bring happiness to all things in the world.
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