A comparative study on the antipyretic effect and underlying mechanisms of different bile-fermented Arisaemas.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Cattle bile Arisaema (CBA) and Pig bile Arisaema (PBA) are both processed products fermented from Arisaema erubescens (Wall.) Schott and animal bile, which are recorded in China Pharmacopoeia. Traditionally, bile Arisaema was often used for clearing heat and eliminating phlegm, calming wind and calming panic.