Medical

Balloon Flower

Also found in: Dictionary.
A perennial herb with saponins, the root of which is a bronchodilator and expectorant; it is used for abdominal pain, bronchitis, chest pain, colds, cough, diarrhea, oral abscesses, RTIs, sore throat, tonsillitis. Per the WHO, there are no current uses supported by valid data
Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
References in periodicals archive
Send your order to: The People Balloon Flower Offer, PO Box 64, South West District Office, Manchester M16 9HY.
Last week I spent a thoroughly entertaining evening with Ebbw Vale-based children's entertainer Amanda Smith, who taught me how to make balloon flowers.
Balloon flowers (Chinese Bellflower) fascinate young and old by the bouncy and bright balloon-shaped flower buds that open to reveal broadly bell-shaped flowers.
He added: I don't know what will happen at court but if it's a female judge I'll offer to make balloon flowers for her."
Teresa says that purple balloon flowers and vinca are her favorites.
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.