Fritillaria cirrhosa (scientific name: Fritillaria cirrhosa), also known as Fritillary fritillary, Fritillaria cirrhosa, Fritillaria cirrhosa, Fritillary fritillary, Fritillaria cirrhosa, Fritillary fritillary, Fritillaria cirrhosa, Fritillaria cirrhosa, Fritillaria cirrhosa, Fritillaria cirrhosa, Fritillaria cirrhosa, Fritillaria cirrhosa, Fritillaria cirrhosa, Fritillaria cirrhosa. This plant belongs to the Liliaceae family . Historically, Sichuan Fritillaria was first mentioned in the Shen Nong's Materia Medica, where it was highly valued for its therapeutic properties and has been used in traditional herbal remedies for centuries.
In traditional Chinese medicine, Fritillaria fritillary extract (fritillaria in English, Bulbus fritillariae cirrhosae in Latin) is known as Fritillaria fritillary or Fritillaria fritillary . Bulbus fritillariae cirrhosae, derived from 6 species of Fritillaria fritillary plants, including
- Fritillaria cirrhosa D. Don,
- Fritillaria przewalskii Maxim.,
- Fritillaria unibracteata Hsiao et KC Hsia,
- Fritillaria delavayi Franch.,
- Fritillaria taipaiensis PY Li,
- Fritillaria unibracteata Hsiao et KC Hsia var. wabuensis
traditional use
Sichuan Fritillaria is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that has been used as an antitussive and expectorant in China for hundreds of years. The bulb of the plant is the most commonly used part, although other above-ground parts also have therapeutic value. Some traditional uses include:
respiratory health
Fritillaria fritillaris (FCB) is one of the most famous Chinese herbal medicines used to treat respiratory diseases. It is often used to relieve coughs, resolve phlegm, and relieve bronchial inflammation. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is considered particularly effective at clearing lung heat and relieving symptoms of bronchitis, asthma, and chronic coughs.
Moisten the lungs
This herb is thought to have moisturizing properties that help relieve dryness and irritation in the respiratory tract. It is often used in preparations to treat dry coughs and sore throats caused by dryness or heat.
Detoxify
In traditional medicine systems, Fritillaria is also valued for its detoxifying properties. It is thought to help remove toxins and heat from the body, thereby helping to treat fevers and infections.
heart health
Some of Fritillaria's traditional uses also extend to cardiovascular health. It is believed to have properties that help regulate heart rhythm and blood pressure, although further research is needed to verify these claims.
scientific research
Modern scientific research has begun to explore the potential health benefits of Fritillaria fritillary and its components. Research shows that it contains a variety of bioactive compounds, including alkaloids, steroidal saponins, flavonoids, and polysaccharides, which may contribute to its medicinal properties. Among them, alkaloids are the main active ingredients and have been proven to have significant therapeutic effects on cancer, acute lung injury, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, Parkinson's disease, diabetes and other diseases.
Cell and animal studies have shown that Sichuan Fritillaria scallops has various biological activities such as antitussive, analgesic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant [1]:
| Pharmacological effects | Extract/compound | cells/mouse |
| Anti-cancer | total alkaloids | cell |
| Anti-cancer | total alkaloids | mouse |
| Anti-cancer | water extract | cell |
| Anti-cancer | water extract | mouse |
| Anti-cancer | Chuanbeiine | cell |
| Anti-cancer | Chuanbeiine | mouse |
| Anti-cancer | imperial forest | cell |
| Anti-cancer | imperial forest | mouse |
| Anti-cancer | Fritillary B | cell |
| Anti-cancer | Fritillary B | mouse |
| Anti-cancer | Fritillary B | cell |
| Anti-cancer | Fritillary B | cell |
| Anti-cancer | water extract | cell |
| Anti-cancer | water extract | cell |
| Anti-cancer | Nested | cell |
| Anti-cancer | Pemine | cell |
| Anti-cancer | Pemine | cell |
| Fights respiratory diseases | Fritillary acid, containing dehydrofiberine, Fritillary A, Fritillary B | mouse |
| Fights respiratory diseases | Imperial base, imperial base-beta-N-oxide, isophortine, and isophortine-beta-N-oxide | mouse |
| Fights respiratory diseases | Crude alkaloid and aqueous extract | mouse |
| Fights respiratory diseases | Sibestin, containing dehydrobeidine, Fritillary A, Fritillary B | mouse |
| Fights respiratory diseases | Imperial base, imperial base-beta-N-oxide, isophortine, and isophortine-beta-N-oxide | mouse |
| Fights respiratory diseases | total alkaloids | mouse |
| Fights respiratory diseases | Fritillaria B | mouse |
| Fights respiratory diseases | Fritillaria B | mouse |
| Fights respiratory diseases | imperial forest | mouse |
| Fights respiratory diseases | Chuanbei Loquat Dropping Pills | mouse |
| Fights respiratory diseases | Fritillaria B | cell |
| Fights respiratory diseases | water extract | mouse |
| anti-inflammatory | total alkaloids | mouse |
| anti-inflammatory | Sibestin, containing dehydrobeidine, Fritillary A, Fritillary B | mouse |
| anti-inflammatory | Imperial base, imperial base-beta-N-oxide, isophortine, and isophortine-beta-N-oxide | mouse |
| anti-inflammatory | Pemine | cell |
| anti-inflammatory | Imperial Lin and Bei Yaming | cell |
| anti-inflammatory | Sibestin, Fritillary B, Fritillary A, Fritillary A and Fritillary A | cell |
| anti-oxidation | Imperial forest, Fritillary A, Fritillary B, Fritillary acid, Sibetrin glycosides and Fritillary glycosides | cell |
| Parkinson's Disease | Fritillaria B | mouse |
| Parkinson's Disease | Fritillaria B | cell |
| Mastitis | Fritillaria B | mouse |
| Mastitis | Fritillaria B | cell |
| diabetes | Pemine | cell |
Safety and precautions
Although Fritillaria has a long history of traditional use, caution must be exercised and consultation with a qualified healthcare professional is required before use, especially when used in therapeutic doses or in combination with other medications. Some people may experience allergic reactions or side effects, and certain people such as pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid use.
Additionally, proper identification and sourcing of herbs is critical to ensuring their quality and safety.
Product examples
| brand | product name |
| My mother's secret recipe | Rock Sugar Sichuan Beef Ginger and Pear Lozenges |
| My mother's secret recipe | Sichuan scallops, tangerine peel, rock sugar and lemon stew |
| Kyoto Nenjian | Honey Sichuan Fritillary Loquat Cream |
| Yuyi Gongfang | Hericium, Sydney, Pear, Lotus Seed, Lily, Sichuan Scallop, Stewed Pig Soup, Soup Buns |
| Wai Yuen Tong | Double-layer throat gummies (Sichuan shellfish and loquat formula) |
| health workshop | Nourishes yin and moisturizes lungs‧Sichuan scallops, apricot juice, lily and pig soup soup dumplings |
| Mrs. Pei | Extra strong herbal throat lozenges (Sichuan scallop and loquat flavor) |
| health workshop | Old tangerine peel, wild Sichuan scallops stewed with rock sugar, organic lemon sherbet |
| Zheng'an Hall | Zhengantang Children's Cold Vegetarian Cherry Flavor |
| Yuanshengfang | Sichuan clams and aged golden dates |
in conclusion
Fritillary fritillary is a fascinating medicinal plant with a rich history of traditional use in various herbal systems. Its potential therapeutic benefits for respiratory health, detoxification and heart health have made it the subject of modern scientific research interest. While more research is needed to fully understand its mechanism of action and efficacy, this herb continues to be valued for its contribution to overall health and well-being. As research progresses, Fritillary fritillary may provide new insights and opportunities for an integrative approach to health care.
references
[1] Chen, T., Zhong, F., Yao, C., Chen, J., Xiang, Y., Dong, J., Yan, Z., & Ma, Y. (2020b). A Systematic Review on Traditional Uses, Sources, phytochemistry, pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, and Toxicity of Fritillariae cirrhosae bulbus. Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2020, 1–26. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/1536534
