Evidence supporting the use of: Fritillary (unspecified)
For the health condition: Epilepsy

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Fritillary, commonly referring to plants in the genus Fritillaria (such as Fritillaria cirrhosa or Fritillaria thunbergii), has been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for centuries, primarily to treat respiratory conditions like coughs and phlegm. There are some traditional herbal formulas that include fritillary alongside other ingredients for a broader set of neurological disorders, including epilepsy (often termed as "wind" diseases or convulsions in older TCM texts). However, its use for epilepsy is secondary and not as well-documented or emphasized as its use for respiratory ailments. The rationale in traditional practice is generally related to the herb’s purported ability to “clear heat” and “resolve phlegm,” as TCM sometimes attributes seizures or convulsions to “phlegm misting the orifices.”

Despite its mention in some traditional formulas, there is little to no scientific research supporting the efficacy of fritillary in the treatment of epilepsy. Modern pharmacological studies on fritillary mostly focus on its antitussive, expectorant, and anti-inflammatory effects, with scant data on anticonvulsant properties. Therefore, while there is some traditional precedent for its use in epilepsy, the evidence is weak, and it is not a mainstream or strongly justified remedy for this condition in either traditional or modern contexts.

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