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Lilii Bulbus
Material
Bulb
Nature
Cool
Flavor
Bitter, Sweet
Meridians
Heart, Lung
Origin
Steamed bulb scales of Lilium lancifolium, Lilium brownii var. colchesteri, Lilium brownii, or Lilium pumilum (Liliaceae).
Key Constituents
Phenylpropanoid glycosides (regalosides), steroidal saponins, polysaccharides, proteins, alkaloids.
Traditional Functions
Moistens the Lung, relieves cough, nourishes Yin, clears heat, calms the spirit.
Traditional Terms
潤肺止咳, 寧心安神
Traditional Uses
Dry cough, persistent cough associated with Lung dryness or Yin deficiency, restlessness, irritability, and disturbed sleep.
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