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FRITILLARIAA THUNBERGII

Zhe Bei Mu FRITILLARIA BULB

Like Ban Xia, this herb transforms Phlegm, which in TCM is the accumulation of thick fluid mainly in the respiratory and digestive tracts, but which may occur in the muscles and other body tissues.

HOW TO USE

Zhe Bei Mu is a Cold herb which treats Phlegm Heat (as opposed to Ban Xia, which is warming), characterized by yellow sputum or sputum which is difficult to bring up. It is also indicated for Phlegm Fire coagulating and causing lumps in the breast or neck, and for Lung abscesses. Chuan Bei Mu is another form of this herb which is milder and not so cooling, and may be used for many types of cough, including dry Yin-Deficient ones.

PROPERTIES Bitter, Cold

CHANNELS Lung, Heart

FUNCTIONS AND USES

 Clears and transforms Phlegm Heat: use for acute Lung Heat patterns with productive yellow sputum.

 Clears Heat and dissipates nodules: use for Phlegm Fire which congeals and causes neck swellings.

CAUTION

 Ineffective in coughs due to Phlegm Cold.