浙贝母
thunberg fritillaria
浙贝母zhè bèi mǔ · Fritillaria thunbergii
Category
transform Phlegm-Heat
Nature
cold
Taste
bitter
Meridians
Lung, Heart
Dosage
5–10 g
in broth
Functions
clears heat, transforms phlegm dissolves lumps (abscesses, lymph nodes, thyroid gland)
Indications
a dry cough with thick, yellow phlegm assemblies and seals abscesses
Contraindications
a cough caused by cold and dampness ⚠️ incompatible with aconite
Notes
A more “dispersing-nodule” variant of Chuan-Bei-Mu: for acute, full-bodied cough with fever and for hard lumps (lymph nodes, thyroid gland). Family: Lily Family (Liliaceae) Part used: bulb Active constituents: alkaloids (peiminin)
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.