Uses
Zhebeirine (Puqiedinone), a steroidal alkaloid, is isolated from the bulbs of Fritillaria puqiensis. Zhebeirine exhibits antitussive and expectorant properties[1][2].
References
[1] Lin G, et, al. Puqiedinone, a novel 5 alpha-cevanine alkaloid from the bulbs of Fritillaria puqiensis, an antitussive traditional Chinese medicine. J Nat Prod. 1995 Nov; 58(11):1662-7. DOI:
10.1021/np50125a003[2] Jiang Y, et, al. New steroidal alkaloids from the bulbs of Fritillaria puqiensis. Steroids. 2006 Sep; 71(9): 843-8. DOI:
10.1016/j.steroids.2006.05.016
