Fritillary and Fritillaria: Efficacy, Use and Trait Identification.
In the world of traditional Chinese medicine, Fritillary and Fritillary are two very precious medicinal materials, each with its own unique efficacy and use. This article will introduce in detail the characteristics of these two herbs, how to identify them, and how to use them correctly, so as to help readers better understand and understand these two precious herbs.
1. Fritillary.
Fritillary is a lily plant, also known as "pine shell", which is one of the rare medicinal materials unique to China. It grows in high mountains and is mainly distributed in Sichuan, Yunnan, Gansu and other places. Its trait is spherical or conical in shape, with hypertrophied, white or yellowish-white scales and a smooth surface. The effects of Fritillary mainly include moistening the lungs and relieving cough, clearing heat and dissolving phlegm, etc., and is often used for symptoms such as cough and phlegm.
When identifying Fritillaria, attention should be paid to the characteristics of its bulbs, preferably those with large size, thick scales and smooth surface. In addition, the taste of the mother of pearl is slightly bitter and the taste is slightly spicy, which is also one of its unique characteristics.
Second, Zhejiang fritillary.
Zhejiang fritillary, also known as elephant shell, is a lily plant, mainly distributed in Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Anhui and other places. Its trait is a bulb oblate spherical with multiple layers of scales on the outside, arranged in a spiral shape, and the surface is yellowish-white or yellowish. The effect of Zhejiang fritillary mainly includes clearing heat and dissolving phlegm, dispersing knots and detoxifying, etc., which is often used for symptoms such as cough and phlegm, and can also be used for symptoms such as mastitis and carbuncle.
When identifying Zhejiang, the characteristics of its bulb should be noted, and the one with large size, thick scales and spiral arrangement is preferred. In addition, Zhejiang fritillary has a bitter taste and a heavier taste, which is also one of its unique characteristics.
3. Usage methods and precautions.
Both Sichuan fritillary and Zhejiang fritillary are Chinese herbal medicines, and the advice and guidance of Chinese medicine practitioners should be followed when using them. Of course, for us ordinary people, it is very important to correctly identify the characteristics of these two medicinal materials. When using, the appropriate herbs should be selected according to the condition, and decoction or oral administration should be carried out according to the dosage and usage of the herbs. At the same time, attention should be paid to the preservation method of medicinal materials to avoid moisture and mold. During use, if uncomfortable symptoms or allergic reactions occur, you should immediately discontinue use and seek help from a doctor.
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