Zhe Fritillaria Bulb Zhe Beimu Dried Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Herbal Soup

Zhejiang Fritillaria Bulb, known in TCM as Zhe Bei Mu (浙贝母), from Fritillaria thunbergii, supplied as dried and heat-processed bulb slices. In TCM theory this herb is traditionally associated with bitter and cold properties and the Lung channel. It is a classic raw botanical for decoction pieces and herbal formulas. This is a food-grade agricultural product and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Zhe Bei Mu (浙贝母) sourced from Zhejiang province
• Botanical source Fritillaria thunbergii bulb in dried slice form
• Heat-dried processing suitable for decoction pieces
• Traditionally used in TCM formulas for Lung-related patterns
• 500g pack sold as edible agricultural produce

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show an off-white to pale yellow cut surface with a firm, dense texture and a faint starchy aroma. When decocted, the taste is typically mildly bitter with a slightly acrid finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to herbal soup recipes with other botanicals
• Ground or crushed for use in classical formula preparations
• Used in seasonal herbal cooking under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zhe Bei Mu is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving phlegm, and it appears in classical formulas for cough and chest patterns. It is commonly decocted alone or combined with herbs such as Zhi Mu or Gua Lou. Traditional preparation involves simmering the slices in water, and it is sometimes powdered for inclusion in honey pills.

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