Evidence supporting the use of: Fritillaria (unspecified)
For the health condition: Congestion (lungs)

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Synopsis

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

Fritillaria, particularly species like Fritillaria cirrhosa and Fritillaria thunbergii (known as "Chuan Bei Mu" and "Zhe Bei Mu" in Traditional Chinese Medicine, respectively), has a long-standing history of use for respiratory conditions, especially for treating cough, phlegm, and lung congestion. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Fritillaria bulbs are classified as herbs that "transform phlegm and stop cough." They are commonly included in formulas to address symptoms of productive cough and congested lungs, often attributed to phlegm-heat or dryness in TCM theory.

While modern pharmacological studies have identified some bioactive compounds in Fritillaria species, such as peimine and peiminine, which may exhibit antitussive (cough-suppressing), expectorant, and anti-inflammatory effects, most of the evidence comes from laboratory or animal studies rather than robust human clinical trials. Therefore, the primary justification for its use in lung congestion is traditional, supported by centuries of empirical use in East Asian medicine. The scientific evidence, while promising, is still preliminary and not sufficient to rate its support above moderate.

In summary, Fritillaria is widely used in traditional medicine for lung congestion, and there is some scientific rationale based on its constituents, but high-quality human studies are lacking. Thus, the evidence is best described as traditional, with a moderate (3/5) supporting evidence rating.

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