Evidence supporting the use of: Sichuan Fritillary
For the health condition: Colds (with fever)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Sichuan Fritillary (Chuan Bei Mu, Fritillaria cirrhosa) is traditionally used in Chinese medicine primarily to treat respiratory conditions such as coughs with thick phlegm, and not specifically for colds with fever. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is categorized as an herb that transforms phlegm and stops coughs, with a particular indication for dry coughs or those with difficult-to-expectorate sputum. The rationale for its use in colds is related to its purported ability to cool and moisten the lungs, and to clear heat from the body—symptoms that may accompany some febrile respiratory illnesses. Historical texts and modern TCM clinical practice sometimes include Sichuan Fritillary in herbal formulas for upper respiratory tract infections, especially when there is fever, cough, and sticky sputum.

However, there is limited direct scientific evidence supporting its efficacy for treating colds with fever specifically. Most pharmacological studies have focused on its antitussive (cough-suppressing), expectorant, and anti-inflammatory properties, rather than anti-viral or anti-pyretic (fever-reducing) effects. The traditional justification is thus stronger than the scientific validation at present. Overall, its use for colds with fever is justified on the basis of traditional use and empirical experience in TCM, with a modest level of supporting evidence.

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