Can Fritillaria sichuanensis cook porridge with yams

Fritillaria cirrhosa can be eaten together with Chinese yam porridge. The combination of the two has the effects of moistening the lung, relieving cough, strengthening the spleen and benefiting the stomach.

Chuanbei has a slightly cold maternal body and belongs to the lung meridian. It is commonly used for symptoms such as lung heat, dry cough, and dry cough with less phlegm. Its effective ingredients can dilute phlegm and relieve airway spasms. Yam has a flat and sweet nature, and is suitable for the spleen, lungs, and kidneys. It is rich in mucin protein and amylase, which can nourish the spleen, stomach, produce fluids, and benefit the lungs. When the two are cooked together, Fritillaria cirrhosa suggests grinding into powder and adding it to Congee to avoid damaging the effective ingredients after a long time of cooking. The yam needs to be soaked in advance to shorten the cooking time. This combination is suitable for patients with chronic cough caused by yin deficiency and lung dryness, or those with post illness body deficiency, but it is not suitable for those with wind cold cough or excessive and thin phlegm.

Fritillaria thunbergii and yam are both medicinal and edible materials, but it is recommended to control the daily dosage of Fritillaria thunbergii at 3-10 grams, as excessive intake may cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Yam contains dioscin, which may cause numbness in the mouth and tongue when eaten raw. It needs to be thoroughly cooked. Avoid spicy and greasy food during taking, and patients with diabetes should pay attention to the sugar index of yam. If coughing persists for more than two weeks or is accompanied by fever and hemoptysis, seek medical attention promptly to determine the cause.