lily bulb

百合

bǎi hé · Lilium lancifolium

Functions

nourishes lung yin, moisturizes, and relieves cough clears the heat from the heart, calms the spirit

Indications

dry cough, residual lung heat anxiety, insomnia emotional lability (“Lily syndrome”)

Contraindications

a cough caused by wind and cold loose stools caused by dampness

Notes

Lily bulbs gently nourish the yin of the lungs while simultaneously calming the heart: they help relieve a dry cough accompanied by restlessness and “residual” heat. Family: Lily Family (Liliaceae) Part used: bulb Active constituents: polysaccharides, steroidal saponins

For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.