Evidence supporting the use of: Fritillary
For the health condition: Sore Throat

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Synopsis

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

Fritillary, particularly species such as Fritillaria cirrhosa and Fritillaria thunbergii, has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for treating respiratory ailments, including sore throat, cough, and phlegm. In TCM, fritillary bulbs (known as "Bei Mu") are believed to have cooling and moistening properties, making them suitable for conditions involving throat irritation and inflammation. Traditional herbal texts and pharmacopoeias often recommend fritillary as an ingredient in remedies for sore throat, especially when accompanied by signs of heat or dryness in the lungs. From a scientific perspective, some studies have identified bioactive compounds in fritillary bulbs, such as alkaloids (notably peimine and peiminine), that may possess anti-inflammatory and antitussive (cough-suppressing) effects. However, most contemporary research has focused on its effects for cough and phlegm rather than specifically for sore throat. Human clinical trials directly evaluating fritillary's efficacy for sore throat are limited and generally of low methodological quality. In summary, the use of fritillary for sore throat is primarily justified by centuries of traditional use, with some preliminary pharmacological findings suggesting possible relevance. However, robust scientific validation for this specific indication is lacking, and the evidence remains modest.

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