Common: Sichuan / fringed fritillaria bulb
Literal translation Shell mother from Sichuan
FRITILLARIA CIRRHOSA (bulb) and its actions in ChinaMed® Formulas.
Listed under ‘Herbs that transform Phlegm and stop coughing’, in Herbs that cool and transform Phlegm Heat, Fritillaria cirrhosa enters the Heart and Lung channels and is a bitter, sweet and slightly cold herb.
It cools and moistens, descends the Lung Qi and Heart Fire to transform Phlegm, disperse Phlegm Heat and alleviate cough.