Evidence supporting the use of: Sichuan Fritillary
For the body system: Bronchials

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 3

Sichuan Fritillary (Fritillaria cirrhosa), known as "Chuan Bei Mu" in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has a longstanding use for supporting the bronchial and respiratory systems. Historically, it is used to relieve cough, clear phlegm, and moisten the lungs. TCM texts, some dating back over a thousand years, attribute to it properties such as "clearing heat" and "transforming phlegm," making it a common component in herbal formulas for chronic coughs, bronchitis, and other lung conditions characterized by thick, difficult-to-expectorate sputum.

Modern scientific research has begun to investigate these claims, identifying several active alkaloids (such as peimine and peiminine) in Fritillaria species. In vitro and animal studies suggest these compounds may have antitussive (cough-suppressing), expectorant, and anti-inflammatory effects. However, high-quality clinical trials in humans remain limited, and most available evidence comes from traditional use or small-scale studies.

In summary, the primary justification for using Sichuan Fritillary to support the bronchial system is traditional. There is some preliminary pharmacological research that aligns with historical uses, but robust clinical validation is lacking, so the evidence rating is moderate (3 out of 5).

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Other body systems supported by Sichuan Fritillary

Bronchials
Lungs
Mucus Membranes
Respiratory System

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