Sichuan Fritillaria Bulb Chuan Bei Mu Dried Herbal Bulbs 100g Bag Traditional TCM Decoction Herb

Sichuan Fritillaria Bulb, known in TCM as Chuan Bei Mu (川贝母), from Fritillaria cirrhosa and related species, is a dried whole bulb supplied as a raw herbal ingredient. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the lung channel and is valued in classical decoctions and herbal formulas. Store sealed in a cool dry place; this product is a food-grade raw herb and does not replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Sichuan fritillaria bulbs supplied as loose raw herb
• Botanical source Fritillaria cirrhosa and related Chuan Bei Mu species
• Traditionally used in TCM lung-nourishing decoctions and pear-based remedies
• Sourced from Sichuan with 24-month shelf life when stored sealed and dry
• Convenient 100g bag suitable for decoction pieces and herbal blending

Quality & Sensory

Whole bulbs typically appear small and plump, off-white to pale yellowish-white, with a starchy, dense texture. The aroma is typically faint and slightly herbal, and slow decoction yields a mild, faintly sweet and slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steamed with pear in classic home preparations
• Added to herbal soup blends with other botanicals
• Used by herbal shops for custom formula blending

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chuan Bei Mu is traditionally associated with moistening the lungs and easing cough, and it appears in classical preparations such as Chuan Bei steamed pear and herbal syrups. It is commonly decocted slowly or ground for use in traditional formulas, often paired with herbs like loquat leaf or apricot kernel in seasonal lung-care blends.

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