The efficacy and function of Tiger Lily

The Chinese medicinal herb Fritillaria dahurica is a relatively good medicinal material, but many people don’t know much about it. So let’s take a closer look at the Chinese medicinal herb Fritillaria dahurica below.

【English name】 Lanceleaf Lily Bulb

[Source] The fleshy scales of Lilium lancifolium Thunb. of the Liliaceae family .

[Original form] Perennial herb, 1~1.5cm high. The stem is purple with sparse or dense white hairs. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate or linear-lanceolate, 5~20cm long, 0.5~22cm wide, gradually becoming smaller into bracts upwards; there are often bulbils in the leaf axils. Inflorescence racemose; flowers orange-red with dense purple-black spots on the inside; tepals 7-10 cm long, curling outwards after opening; anthers purple. The capsule is oblong to obovate, 3-4 cm long. The flowering period is from June to July, and the fruiting period is from August to October.

[Habitat distribution] Growing on forest edge roadsides and hillside grasslands. It is mainly produced in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hunan and Anhui.

[Properties] The scales are oblong, 2~5cm long, 1~2cm wide, and 4mm thick in the middle. The surface is off-white, light brown or slightly purple. There are several vertical and parallel white vascular bundles. The apex is slightly flat, the base is wider, the edges are thin, wavy, and slightly curved inwards. It is hard and brittle, with a relatively flat and horny cross section. Odorless, slightly bitter taste.

[Chemical composition] The bulb contains protein, etc.; the anther contains protein, fat, multiple vitamins, organic acids and β-carotene, etc.

[Functions and indications] Same as lily.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

After reading the above article, I believe everyone has basically understood the effects and functions of Tiger Lily, right? The medicinal value of Fritillaria dahurica is extremely high, but it is not suitable for everyone. You should judge based on your own actual situation. I hope everyone will pay attention to this.