Zhejiang fritillary
Fritillaria thunbergii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (301 studies) · ★★★★★
Zhejiang fritillary, scientifically known as Friitillaria thunbergii, is a highly valued medicinal herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Renowned for its ability to moisten the lungs and transform phlegm, it is primarily used to treat dry coughs and respiratory ailments, offering significant therapeutic benefits for pulmonary health and congestion.
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Bulbs · Adaaxial Cortex
- Common names
- Zhejiang Fritillary · Fritillary
- Scientific synonyms
- Uvularia Cirrhosa · Fritillaria Thunbergii Var. Chekiangensis · 5 more
Names
Common Names
- Zhejiang fritillary
- fritillary
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Thunberg-Schachblume
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Fritillaria thunbergiiSynonyms
- Uvularia cirrhosa
- Fritillaria thunbergii var. chekiangensis
- Fritillaria xiaobeimu
- Fritillaria verticillata var. thunbergii
- Fritillaria collicola
- Fritillaria chekiangensis
- Fritillaria austroanhuiensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Liliales and the family Liliaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Fritillaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Liliales | WCVP |
| Family | Liliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Fritillaria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In Central Asia, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Kazakhstan. Its distribution extends into China, where it can be found in both the Xinjiang region and the Southeast. Moving toward Eastern Asia, the species is also native to the islands of Japan. Finally, the plant completes its regional spread by occurring naturally in Korea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Fritillaria thunbergii, is a medicinal species where the primary therapeutic value is concentrated within its underground structures. The most significant part used for medicinal purposes is the bulbs, which serve as the plant's primary storage organs. Specifically, the pharmaceutical properties are derived from the inner tissue in the scale and the inner store tissue in the scale, which contain the essential chemical compounds required for treatment. While the plant also produces green leaves for photosynthesis and develops seeds for reproduction, these parts are not the focus of its medicinal application.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| bulbs | BMC plant biology (and other 4 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| adaaxial cortex | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| adaxial epiderm | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bud | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inner store tissue in the scale | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inner tissue in the scale | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | The plant pathology journal (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Fritillaria thunbergii has 44 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Peimine, Peiminine, Peimisine, Verticine, Zhebeinine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Peimine | 4 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Peiminine | 4 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Peimisine | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Verticine | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zhebeinine | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| verticinone | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aflatoxin B(1) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CAMPESTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Peimine
- Dr. Duke
- BMC plant biology
- BMC genomics
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Peiminine
- Dr. Duke
- BMC plant biology
- BMC genomics
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Peimisine
- Dr. Duke
- BMC genomics
Verticine
- Dr. Duke
- Journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Zhebeinine
- International journal of analytical chemistry
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
verticinone
- Dr. Duke
- Journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Aflatoxin B(1)
- Food chemistry
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Dr. Duke
CALCIUM
- Dr. Duke
CAMPESTEROL
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Fritillaria thunbergii has 208 reported activities identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antioxidant, Expectorant, ACE-Inhibitor, Additive.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | Fitoterapia (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Additive | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anesthetic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anorexic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Fritillaria thunbergii has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include expectorant, antitussive, bronchitis, cough, coughs.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| expectorant | Fitoterapia (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antitussive | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coughs | Microorganisms (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcers | Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| platelet aggregation | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fritillaria drug | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bulbs | BMC plant biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |