The difference between Fritillaria thunbergii and Fritillaria cirrhosa

There are different varieties of Fritillaria in different regions of my country, among which Zhejiang Fritillaria and Sichuan Fritillaria are more common. However, many people do not know the difference between Zhejiang Fritillaria and Sichuan Fritillaria, and cannot tell the difference. In fact, there are certain differences between the two types of Fritillaria in shape and smell; in addition, the functions of the two are also different. You can learn about the specific differences through the detailed content.

Different shapes

In fact, if we want to distinguish the difference between Zhejiang Fritillary and Sichuan Fritillary, we must first have a detailed understanding of their appearance. The first is the appearance of Zhejiang Fritillary. Zhejiang Fritillary is oblate. There are two scales on the outer layer of Zhejiang Fritillary, which are folded together, like a pair of harmonious couples. There are 2 to 3 small scales inside, and the overall appearance color is white to light yellowish white. As for Fritillaria thunbergii, its appearance is conical. There are also two scales on the outer layer of Fritillaria thunbergii, but their sizes are very different. The large scales tightly embrace the small ones. At the same time, we will also find that the top of Fritillaria thunbergii is relatively sharp, but some of them are white in color.

Different effects

In fact, the biggest difference between Zhejiang Fritillaria and Sichuan Fritillaria is their efficacy. First of all, because Zhejiang Fritillaria tastes bitter, it has the effects of clearing heat and disinfecting, relieving cough and reducing phlegm, reducing swelling and dispersing nodules. Zhejiang Fritillaria is mainly used to treat diseases such as phlegm-heat cough, cold and cough. In addition, Zhejiang Fritillaria can also be used for scrofula, carbuncle, swelling, mastitis, lung abscess and other diseases, which can help us clear away heat and detoxify well. As for Fritillaria cirrhosa, this kind of Chinese medicinal material tastes sweet, bitter and slightly cold, and has the effects of clearing heat, moistening the lungs, resolving phlegm and relieving cough. Although it seems to have similar effects to Fritillaria thunbergii, Fritillaria cirrhosa is mainly used for symptoms such as long-term cough due to lung deficiency, cough due to deficiency, and cough due to dryness and heat. It can help us improve discomfort and is also helpful to us. You may as well try it.

In general, taking Zhejiang Fritillaria and Sichuan Fritillaria are both good choices. However, there are big differences between these two Chinese medicinal materials. We need to use multiple methods to distinguish them. We must first distinguish the difference in appearance, and we must also understand the difference in efficacy. The methods recommended above are all good, you may as well try them.