Fritillaria cirrhosa mainly grows in plateau or temperate regions. The main producing areas in China are Sichuan, Tibet, Yunnan and other provinces, among which Fritillaria cirrhosa produced in Sichuan and Tibet is better and of higher quality, which is deeply loved by customers. Fritillaria cirrhosa is usually listed in June-August. Fritillaria cirrhosa mostly grows in northwest China, and now it is mostly picked in the wild on the market. Fritillaria cirrhosa can be used as both medicine and food, and has the effect of calming the lungs and relieving cough.

Different producing areas of Fritillaria cirrhosa

Fritillaria sichuanensis

Fritillaria cirrhosa is generally listed in June, and the price after listing is 30-40 yuan/kg. Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae is conical or nearly spherical, with a white surface, and it is easy to identify the big petals tightly holding the small petals.

Fritillaria tibetica

Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae in Tibet is generally listed in July, and the price is around 45-50 yuan/kg. Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae in Tibet has a closed and cylindrical top with 1-2 buds or scales, which is different from Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae in Sichuan.

Fritillaria yunnanensis

Fritillaria yunnanensis is generally listed from June to August, and the listing price is 45-55 yuan/kg. Fritillaria yunnanensis is mainly oblate, with white or light brown surface and some light yellow spots.