Zhejiang Fritillaria Bulb Zhe Bei Mu 500g Dried Sliced Bulbs Traditional Herbal Decoction Ingredient

Zhejiang Fritillaria Bulb, known in TCM as Zhe Bei Mu (浙贝母), from Fritillaria thunbergii, is a dried bulb slice traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the Lung and Heart channels. This naturally sun-dried herb is commonly simmered in decoctions or paired with pear and other kitchen ingredients. Store refrigerated and use as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Zhe Bei Mu bulb slices from Fritillaria thunbergii, a classic TCM herb
• Naturally sun-dried processing preserves the traditional character of the bulb
• 500g pack suited to decoction pieces and herbal kitchen use
• Traditionally associated with Lung and Heart channels in TCM theory
• Commonly paired with pear, honey, or other herbs in traditional preparations

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show an off-white to pale yellow cut surface with a firm, starchy texture. They have a faint herbal aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically carries a distinctly bitter taste characteristic of fritillaria bulbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked pear or soup preparations in the kitchen
• Used in seasonal home herbal recipes under practitioner guidance
• Stored refrigerated for long-term herbal pantry keeping

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Zhe Bei Mu bulb slices are traditionally simmered in decoctions, often combined with herbs such as platycodon or scutellaria, or stewed with pear as a classic household preparation. In TCM theory the bulb is bitter and slightly cold, traditionally associated with clearing and resolving phlegm patterns. It has long been a seasonal staple in southern Chinese herbal kitchens, particularly during dry or changing seasons.

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