Evidence supporting the use of: Fritillaria biflora
For the health condition: Cough (dry)

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Synopsis

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

Fritillaria biflora, commonly known as chocolate lily, is not widely recognized in mainstream Western herbalism; however, related species in the Fritillaria genus (particularly Fritillaria cirrhosa and Fritillaria thunbergii) have a long-standing use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for relieving dry coughs and phlegm. In TCM, "Chuan Bei Mu" (Fritillaria bulbs) are valued for their expectorant and cough-suppressing properties, and are especially indicated for persistent, dry coughs associated with yin deficiency. While Fritillaria biflora itself is less documented in Chinese or Western ethnobotanical sources as a cough remedy, its close botanical relatives set a precedent for its potential traditional use. The evidence supporting Fritillaria biflora specifically is rated as moderate (2/5), because while the Fritillaria genus is traditionally used for dry cough, there is no direct, well-documented traditional or scientific evidence that Fritillaria biflora itself is used for this purpose. Most of the clinical and pharmacological research has focused on F. cirrhosa and F. thunbergii, which contain alkaloids such as peimine and peiminine known for antitussive (cough-suppressing) effects. Thus, while the use of the genus for dry cough has traditional backing, the evidence for Fritillaria biflora specifically is limited to the general reputation of the group.

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