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There is a distinction between Chuanbei (Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus) and Zhebei (Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus). Among Zhebei, there is a variety known as Tubemu (Bolbostemmae Rhizoma). Due to different origins, their functions also differ. They are recorded separately below.

Chuanbei (Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus). It mainly treats the transformation of phlegm and dissipation of nodules, moistens the lungs and heart, treats consumptive disease (Xu Lao), cough with hemoptysis, common cold, jaundice, throat obstruction (Hou Bi - swelling and blockage of the throat), and lung atrophy (Fei Wei). It is an essential herb for the Lung meridian.

Beimu San (Fritillaria Powder): Beimu (Fritillariae Bulbus), Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum, peeled and tips removed), Sangbaipi (Mori Cortex) each 2 qian; Wuweizi (Schisandrae Fructus), Zhimu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), Gancao (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) each 1 qian; Kuandonghua (Farfarae Flos) 1.5 qian. Decoct in water and take orally, adding three slices of Shengjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens). Treats sudden cough that persists for a long time.

Zhebei (Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus) has a strong bitter taste. It is an excellent material for relieving depression, dissipating nodules, transforming phlegm, and detoxifying. Its dispersing power is superior to Chuanbei. For coughs caused by epidemic common colds, Zhebei is effective. For hemoptysis due to internal injury, excessive phlegm, and rebellious Qi, Chuanbei should be used.

Chuihou San (Throat Blowing Powder): Fourteen large black dates, pitted, stuffed with one Wubeizi (Galla Chinensis, impurities removed) and one Xiangbei (synonymous with Zhebei, core removed and ground). Wrapped in mud and roasted until the nature is preserved (Cunxing). Add a small amount of Boheye (Menthae Haplocalycis Folium) and Bingpian (Borneolum Syntheticum), grind into fine powder, and blow into the throat. Treats eighteen types of throat disorders; after vomiting saliva several times, it will heal.

Another prescription: Grind Xiangbei into powder and apply to seal the wound. Highly effective.

Also known as Dabeimu (Large Fritillaria), it is also produced in Siming.

Main indications: Reduces swelling and expels blood stasis, promotes suppuration, dispels wind-dampness, eliminates phlegm, treats Ru Yan (breast cancer), Ru Yong (acute mastitis), Ding Zhong (carbuncle), Luo Li (scrofula), malignant sores, and snake bites.

Tubemu Yin (Bolbostemma Decoction): Tianhuafen (Trichosanthis Radix), Ruxiang (Olibanum, de-oiled), Moyao (Myrrhae Resina), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Guiwei (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Tubemu (Bolbostemmae Rhizoma), Chishao (Paeoniae Radix Rubra), Duhuo (Angelicae Pubescentis Radix), Chuanxiong (Ligustici Chuanxiong Rhizoma) each 1 qian; Gancaojie (Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma with nodes), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) each 8 fen; Shansanjia (Manis Squama) 3 slices; Zaocispicus (Spatholobi Caulis) 1.5 qian; Yinhua (Lonicerae Japonicae Flos) 2.5 qian; Fangfeng (Saposhnikoviae Radix) 1.2 qian. Decoct in good wine and take orally. Treats early-stage acute mastitis. Externally, apply Baizhi shao (tip of Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Tubemu, and Tianhuafen each 3 qian, and Ruxiang (de-oiled) 1.5 qian, ground into powder, mixed with wine and applied.

Another prescription: Dabeimu, Hetao (Juglandis Semen), Yinhua, and Lianqiao (Forsythiae Fructus) each 3 qian, decoct in wine and water. Treats breast cancer that has already ulcerated.

Another prescription: Tubemu 8 liang, Niujiaojiao (Asini Corii Colla) 4 liang (broken into pieces, stir-fried with Muli powder until pearl-like). Grind into powder, make pills using water granulation method, size of mung beans. Take 3 qian morning and evening, washed down with decoction of Zi Bei Tian Kui Gen (Basellae Radix et Caulis) 3 qian, or Haizao (Sargassum) and Kunbu (Eckloniae Thallus) each 1 qian. Treats scrofula, whether ulcerated or not. If not ulcerated, externally apply Tubemu powder mixed with aged rice vinegar. It will subside in a few days.

Another prescription: Gancao (raw and honey-fried each half) 1 liang, Zaocispicus (earth-fried) 2.5 qian, Tubemu 5.5 qian, Banxia (Pinelliae Rhizoma) 1.5 qian, Jiapian (Manis Squama, black-fried), Zhimu each 2.5 qian. Add Congbai (Allii Fistulosi Bulbus) and Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), decoct in water and wine, and take orally. Treats "Shou Fabei" (severe carbuncle on the hand/back of hand).

Another prescription: Jiapian (heat-processed and pounded) 6 qian, Quandanggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix), Baizhi, Fangfeng, Chuanduan (Dipsaci Radix) each 5 qian, Tianhuafen 8 qian, Guangpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium), Zaocispicus 3 qian, Tubemu (ground), Sumu (Sappan Lignum) each 2 qian, Yinhua 1 liang, Chishao, Gancaojie each 6 qian, Ruxiang (heat-processed, ground separately), Moyao (heat-processed, ground separately), Niuxi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix) each 1 qian. Decoct in half wine and half water, strain, add Ruxiang and Moyao powders, mix, and take orally to induce sweating. Treats all initial stage swellings and toxic sores.

Another prescription: For snake bites by venomous snakes, immediately drink one bowl of Mayou (Sesami Oleum) to prevent toxin from attacking the heart. Then, grind Tubemu powder (4-5 qian), take with hot wine. Drink more wine until drunk and lie down to rest. After a short while, when the medicinal effect takes place, the wine transforms into water and sprays out from the wound. When the water stops flowing, apply the medicinal dregs to the wound. Those near death will survive.