Is it effective to take Fritillaria (Chuan Bei) for pharyngitis?
Disease description:
My pharyngitis hasn't been getting better, and a colleague suggested taking Fritillaria cirrhosa (Chuan Bei), saying it could help. I wonder, is taking Fritillaria cirrhosa effective for pharyngitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Gang
Taking Fritillaria (Chuan Bei) is effective for pharyngitis. Chuan Bei has the effects of clearing heat, resolving lung congestion, and eliminating phlegm. It is frequently used in clinical practice and has a good moistening effect on the lungs and cough-relieving properties, thus being commonly used in treating various cough-related conditions, such as consumptive cough and dry-heat cough. However, since Chuan Bei is cold in nature, it should be avoided when there is spleen-stomach deficiency-cold or excessive phlegm-dampness.
