Evidence supporting the use of: Fritillary (unspecified)
For the health condition: Ear Infection or Earache

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Fritillary refers to several species in the genus Fritillaria, commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), particularly Fritillaria cirrhosa and Fritillaria thunbergii. In TCM, fritillary bulbs (known as "Chuan Bei Mu" or "Zhe Bei Mu") are primarily used to treat cough, phlegm, and lung-related disorders. There is some traditional use of fritillary for conditions involving "heat" and inflammation, which may extend to the symptomatic relief of earaches or infections, often as part of broader formulas intended to "clear heat" and reduce swelling. However, this use is not well-documented or widely emphasized in major TCM texts; fritillary's primary traditional indications do not directly include ear infections or earaches.

From a scientific perspective, there is little to no clinical research evaluating the efficacy of fritillary for ear infections or earaches. The available studies focus on its antitussive (cough-suppressing), anti-inflammatory, and expectorant properties, mainly in respiratory conditions. No randomized controlled trials or pharmacological studies directly support its use for otitis media or related ear conditions. Consequently, while fritillary may occasionally appear in traditional formulas for symptomatic relief, the evidence for its effectiveness in treating ear infections or earaches is minimal and largely anecdotal, lacking both robust traditional documentation and scientific validation.

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