Fritillariae Bulbus

Origin

Dried bulbs of Fritillaria verticillata var. thunbergii (Liliaceae).

Key Constituents

Steroidal alkaloids (peimine, peiminine, verticine, verticillin), diterpenoids, glycosides (peiminoside).

Traditional Functions

Clears heat, moistens the Lung, transforms phlegm, relieves cough, disperses accumulations.

Traditional Uses

Cough with phlegm, thick or difficult-to-expectorate sputum, chest congestion, and symptoms associated with impaired fluid metabolism.

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