Ping Bei Mu Dried Bulbus Fritillariae Ussuriensis Slices 500g Bulk Loose Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use

Ping Bei Mu (平贝母), the dried bulb of Fritillaria ussuriensis, is a classic TCM botanical supplied as loose bulk slices. In TCM theory it is bitter and slightly cold, traditionally associated with the Lung channel and valued in herbal decoctions. Store sealed in a cool dry place. Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ping Bei Mu (平贝母) dried bulbs sold in loose bulk form
• Botanical source Fritillaria ussuriensis, a traditional Chinese medicine bulb herb
• Hand-selected bulbs with no sulfur fumigation processing
• 500g pack suited to decoction pieces and culinary herbal preparation
• Sealed storage in a cool dry place with a 36-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The bulbs typically appear small, plump, and off-white to pale yellowish with a firm, starchy texture and a faint herbal aroma. When decocted, the liquid is typically light with a mildly bitter, slightly acrid taste characteristic of Fritillaria bulbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked soups in small amounts
• Used in culinary herbal recipes as a cooking ingredient
• Blended into seasonal herbal formulas at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Fritillaria bulbs have long been used in decoctions and herbal formulas, often paired with herbs such as apricot kernel or platycodon root in traditional lung-supporting preparations. Ping Bei Mu is a regional fritillaria variety traditionally prepared by simmering the bulbs, and it is also used in folk culinary herbal cooking during dry seasons.

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