The wide range of health effects that can be gained by using balloon flowers in your health regimen are based on the volatile active ingredients found in the root, which include betulic acid, saponins, phytosterol, inulin, and glucose. Together, these chemicals, along with some other organic compounds, can act quickly on the body for some measurable effects. Now, let’s take a closer look at the health benefits of balloon flower.

Heart Health:
While these studies have thus far been conducted outside of human test subjects, balloon flower has shown an impressive ability to lower "bad" cholesterol levels and increase "good" cholesterol levels, which results in a lowered chance of developing atherosclerosis, which in turn lowers your chances of suffering a heart attack or a stroke.

Liver Parasites:
Liver flukes are foul little parasites that can affect many different species, including humans. Balloon flowers have shown an ability in the past to protect against various types of parasites, including those in the liver, increasing the organ’s efficiency and boosting your overall metabolism.

Pain Relief:
Due to its general analgesic qualities, balloon flower root has often been prescribed for general pain and inflammation, such as that following an injury or surgery, as well as for patients that suffer from Gout, arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions. The active ingredients acts quickly on various parts of the body, providing both internal and external pain relief.

Respiratory Relief:
The most commonly known benefit of balloon flower relates to its impact on the respiratory system. The expectorant properties of the flower’s root can help to ease congestion by breaking up phlegm and mucus, which can help relieve colds faster, and eliminate the bacteria and other pathogens that can thrive in mucus build-up. Furthermore, the anti-inflammatory ability of balloon flower can soothe sore throats and prevent chest conditions, such as bronchitis.

Stomach Concerns:
If you happen to suffer from an upset stomach, ulcers, dysentery, or any other gastrointestinal issue, you can count on the balloon flower herb to quickly remedy this pain and discomfort. These ulcer-resistant abilities mainly come from the saponins located in the root of balloon flowers. Furthermore, the anti-inflammatory aspect of this herb can help to regulate digestion and lessen symptoms of Hemorrhoids.

Cancer Remedy:
Although there has been some controversy regarding this ability of the plant, research has clearly shown that the active ingredients in balloon flower are able to reduce the size of tumors related to a number of different cancers. Furthermore, the antioxidant compounds found in the root of balloon flowers makes them very effective at neutralizing free radicals, which are the dangerous byproducts of cellular respiration that can cause cellular mutation and a wide range of chronic diseases, including cancers!