Belamcanda chinensis, known as leopard lily or blackberry lily, is a rhizomatous perennial whose acrid, peppery rhizome has been used in Chinese medicine for over two millennia to clear heat, resolve toxicity, and treat sore throats and cough. Its distinctive blackberry-like seed pods and antimicrobial rhizome make it a cornerstone remedy for acute respiratory infections and throat inflammation in TCM practice.
rhizome, seed
decoction, powder, tincture, capsule
6–12g dried rhizome as decoction daily; 3–6g powder in divided doses
May cause throat irritation. Generally safe.
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