Tag: Balloon flower

Originating from East Asia, the balloon flower is a staple in Korean cuisine, but not all parts are safe to eat raw. So, is the balloon flower edible? The root and young leaves can be consumed after proper preparation, but raw ingestion can be toxic.

With a history of culinary and medicinal use spanning thousands of years in East Asia, the balloon flower ($Platycodon grandiflorus$) is a widely used perennial herb. So, is balloon flower edible? While some parts are edible after careful processing, others can be toxic if consumed raw.