Fritillaria
Fritillaria cirrhosa
A prized TCM bulb (chuan bei mu) used for dry, hot, lingering coughs (the classic pear-and-fritillaria remedy).
Traditional use (tcm): A prized TCM bulb (chuan bei mu) used for dry, hot, lingering coughs (the classic pear-and-fritillaria remedy).
A prized TCM bulb (chuan bei mu) used for dry, hot, lingering coughs (the classic pear-and-fritillaria remedy).
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A prized TCM bulb (chuan bei mu) used for dry, hot, lingering coughs (the classic pear-and-fritillaria remedy).
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Don't combine with aconite-type herbs; not for pregnancy.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Don't combine with aconite-type herbs; not for pregnancy.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.