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化痰药 · Phlegm-resolving

Fritillaria chuān bèi mǔ · 川贝母

Fritillaria cirrhosa

Nature and flavour. Bitter, sweet, slightly cold; Lung and Heart systems.

The expensive, gentle member of the fritillaria family; heavily traded and frequently adulterated.

性味归经。苦、甘,微寒;归肺、心经。

贝母类中较贵重、较平和者;交易量大,掺伪问题也常见。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. Being a high-value herb, adulteration and substitution are documented problems.

属贵重药材,掺伪与替代问题有明确记载。

Other Phlegm-resolving herbs

1 related entry.

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