The efficacy and function of rice lily

The Chinese medicinal herb rice lily 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 rice lily below.

[Other names] Fritillaria thunbergii, Fritillaria thunbergii, Fritillaria thunbergii

[Source] Medicinal material source: The bulb of Fritillaria thunbergii of the Liliaceae family.

[Original form] Fritillaria thunbergii herb, about 10-33cm tall. The bulb is 1-2 cm in diameter and consists of 3-4 or more spherical scales and many small granular scales around them. Leaves are basal, 1-2 in number, with petioles 10-24 cm long; leaf blades are elliptical or ovate, 4-8 cm long, 1.5-2.7 cm wide, acuminate or mucronate at the apex, gradually narrow at the base, and three-veined. There are no leaves on the stem. Single flower terminal, with 3-4 bracts, bracts are needle-shaped, perianth is broadly bell-shaped; tepals are 6, oblong-pinched, yellow, with purple checkered markings, with scattered round yellow small glands on the inner surface, and round nectaries above the base; stamens are 6, about half the length of tepals; style is slightly longer than ovary, and almost as long as stamens together with ovary; stigma is 3-lobed, with lobes about 2/5 of the length of style. Flowering period is April.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in riverside grasslands or rock crevices at an altitude of 1800-2300m.

[Properties] 1. Property identification: The bulb is composed of 3-4 or more spherical scales and many small rice-like scales around it, in a rosette shape, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The surface of the scale leaves is pink or yellowish white. It is brittle, easy to break, and the cross section is slightly powdery. It has a faint smell and a slightly bitter taste.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; slightly sweet; cold

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and resolves phlegm; relieves cough. Mainly used for cough caused by phlegm and heat; yellow phlegm

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above article introduces the functions of rice lily. I hope it will be helpful to you in your life. But it is important to note that you should not randomly combine it with other foods. You should consult a professional before making a decision.