The efficacy and function of Fritillaria

1. Relieve cough and moisten lungs

The most common effect of Fritillaria is to relieve cough and moisten the lungs. Because it is cold and bitter in nature, it can effectively reduce liver fire, thereby relieving cough and moistening the lungs. Moreover, because it contains alkaloids, it can directly act on the central nervous system and stop coughing by inhibiting nerve reflexes. Therefore, it is included in many cold medicines. In addition, if it is used together with Forsythia suspensa, the effect will be better.

2. Clear away heat and resolve phlegm

Fritillaria also has the effect of clearing heat and resolving phlegm, especially Fritillaria cirrhosa, which not only has good effects but also takes effect very quickly. Because it is cold in nature, it has a certain heat-clearing effect. Because it contains alkaloids, it also has a good expectorant effect. However, please note that if the excessive phlegm is caused by cold body, Fritillaria cannot be used for treatment, otherwise it will aggravate the cold body and worsen the condition.

3. Antibacterial effect

Fritillaria also has certain antibacterial effects. Scientific experiments have shown that Fritillaria cirrhosa has a significant inhibitory effect on the division of some bacteria, such as Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, and can play an antibacterial role by inhibiting the reproduction of bacteria.

4. Detoxification and anti-inflammation

There is a kind of Fritillaria among the Fritillaria, which has detoxifying and anti-inflammatory effects. It can inhibit the spread of the virus by inhibiting the activity of the virus and play a certain detoxification role. Therefore, it has the effect of treating some viral inflammations, such as mumps.