Synopsis

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

Fritillary, specifically species such as Fritillaria cirrhosa and Fritillaria thunbergii, has a long-standing use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for supporting the health of mucus membranes, particularly in the respiratory tract. In TCM, fritillary bulbs—known as "Chuan Bei Mu" or "Zhe Bei Mu"—are used to "clear heat" and "transform phlegm," addressing symptoms such as coughs and thick sputum often attributed to excessive mucus production. The primary historical use is for conditions such as chronic cough, bronchitis, and throat irritations, all of which involve mucus membranes.

Scientific studies on fritillary are limited, but some pharmacological research has identified alkaloids (notably peimine and peiminine) in fritillary bulbs that may have antitussive (cough-suppressing) and expectorant effects in animal models. However, robust clinical trials in humans are lacking, and most evidence for its effectiveness in supporting mucus membranes is anecdotal or based on traditional literature. Thus, while fritillary is widely used in traditional herbal formulas for respiratory health and mucus membrane support, scientific validation remains preliminary.

Overall, the use of fritillary for mucus membrane support is primarily justified by tradition, with some low-level scientific evidence but no high-quality clinical data to strongly support its efficacy or safety for this purpose.

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