Evidence supporting the use of: Sichuan Fritillary
For the health condition: Cirrhosis of the Liver
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Sichuan Fritillary (Fritillaria cirrhosa), known as "Chuan Bei Mu" in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), is primarily used for its expectorant and antitussive properties, especially in the treatment of chronic coughs and lung-related conditions. Its use in the context of cirrhosis of the liver is not common in classical TCM practice, nor is it widely documented in modern scientific literature for this indication. However, some traditional herbal formulas occasionally include Fritillaria species as minor components, aimed at addressing symptoms such as cough or phlegm that may occur in advanced liver disease (e.g., hepatic cough). There is no substantial scientific research or clinical trial evidence directly supporting the efficacy or mechanism of Sichuan Fritillary in treating or supporting cirrhosis of the liver. Most references to such use are based on anecdotal reports or generalized applications of TCM theory regarding "clearing heat" and "dissolving phlegm." As such, its use for cirrhosis is justified by tradition in a very limited context, with weak evidence and no robust clinical validation.
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Other health conditions supported by Sichuan Fritillary
AbscessesAdenitis
Afterbirth Pain
Appendicitis
Asthma
Bites and Stings
Boils
Bronchitis
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Chest Pain
Cholera
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
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Colds (general)
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