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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Lilium lancifolium Thunb.; Lilium pumilum DC. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: Lilium brownii F.E. Brown var. colchesteri Wils.; Lilium pumilum DC.*; Lilium longiflorum Thunb.; Lilium cernuum Kom.; Lilium concolor Salisb. var. buschianum Bak.; Lilium concolor Salisb. var. partheneion Bak.; Lilium dahuricum Ker-Gawl.; Lilium davidii Duch.; Lilium delavayi Franch.; Lilium distichum Nakai; Lilium martagon L.; Lilium lancifolium Thunb.*; Lilium lancifolium Thunb.*; Lilium brownii F.E. Brown var. viridulum Baker

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet and slightly bitter^✽; balanced, slightly cold.^✽

Channel entry: Lung channel.✽

Actions and indications: Moistens the lung; clears fire; quiets the spirit. Treats cough; dizziness; unquiet sleep; heaven-borne blisters (pemphigus) and damp sores.

Dosage and method: Oral: Decoct (6–12g). Topical: Grind and apply mixed.

See: Bǎi hé (百合 Lilii Bulbus, lily bulb)

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