Single Herb Glossary
Bǎi Hé 百合
| Pharmaceutical name | Lilii Bulbus lily bulb "hundred meetings" |
| Category | Tonify Yin |
| Key Properties | Enriches LU yin, Drains heat from HT Stops coughs Quiets the spirit |
| Properties | Sweet Sl. Bitter Sl. Cold |
| Tropism | HT, LU |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Moistens LU, Clears Heat, and Stops Cough (LU Dryness & Heat cough) 2) Clears the Heart & Calms the Spirit |
| Dosages | 9-30g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | Middle Jiao Deficiency, diarrhea, loose stools Cough due to Wind-Cold or Phlegm |
| Contraindications (Western) | May cause drowsiness and sedation |
| Chemical Composition | Colchicine, starch, protein, lipids, sugars, organ acids, calcium, magnesium, iron, aluminum, iron, potassium, zinc |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Respiratory: administration associated with marked antitussive and expectorant effects in mice • Adaptogenic: administration in mice associated with increased resistance to hypoxia and increased swimming time |
| Herb-Drug Interactions | • Sedatives: oral ingestion prolonged sleeping time induced by barbiturates |
| Classical Formula(s) |
Bai He Di Huang Tang (Lily Bulb and Rehmannia Decoction) 百合地黃湯 |
This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.