Medicinal Plants : Fritillariae cirrhosae

Name

Biological Name

Fritillariae cirrhosae
Liliaceac

Other Names

Fritillaria, chuan bei mu

Parts Used

Remedies For

Antitussive, alternative, expectorant, demulcent

Clears phlegm heat; good for many kinds of coughs, especially chronic cough and those caused by yin deficiency, in which there may be difficulty expectorating or unproductive coughs with patterns of constrained qi. This herb can be used internally and externally for swollen glands and other nodular swellings and abscesses in the lungs or breasts.

Dosage

3-9 grams; 1-2 grams when taken as a powder.

Safety

Fritillaria is ineffective for coughs caused by cold dampness.

CAUTION: The raw unprocessed herb is toxic and should not be taken internally.