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Source of validity: Traditional
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Fritillary, which may refer to species from the genus Fritillaria (such as Fritillaria cirrhosa or Fritillaria thunbergii), is a traditional ingredient in Chinese medicine, primarily used for its purported effects as an expectorant and to relieve coughs. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), fritillary is sometimes included in herbal formulas intended to "clear heat and detoxify," which can be applied to various skin conditions, including eczema (atopic dermatitis). The rationale is based on TCM theory rather than biomedical mechanisms, and it is not a specific or common primary herbal treatment for eczema. Scientific studies examining the efficacy of fritillary specifically for eczema are lacking, and there is no robust clinical evidence supporting its use for this condition in modern literature. Most references to fritillary’s role in skin health are anecdotal or based on traditional practice, not on controlled trials or pharmacological research. Therefore, while there is some traditional precedent for its inclusion in multi-herb formulas for skin ailments, the justification is weak and not backed by scientific validation.

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