fritillaria
川贝母chuān bèi mǔ · Fritillaria cirrhosa
Category
transform Phlegm, stop cough
Nature
cool
Taste
bitter, sweet
Meridians
Lung, Heart
Dosage
3–9 g
in a decoction; powder 1–1.5
Functions
clears heat, moistens the lungs, and transforms phlegm stops coughing distributes the nodes
Indications
a dry cough or a cough with phlegm that is difficult to cough up chronic cough due to yin deficiency nodes
Contraindications
a cough caused by cold and dampness ⚠️ incompatible with aconite
Notes
Gently clears heat and moistens the lungs: the best remedy for dry and chronic coughs caused by a deficiency of yin. Family: Lily Family (Liliaceae) Part used: bulb Active constituents: alkaloids (peimine)
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.