Fritillaria Bulb Bei Mu 贝母 Dried Chinese Herbal Bulbs 50g Bag Traditional Decoction Herb

Fritillaria Bulb, known in TCM as Bei Mu (贝母), is a dried bulb from Fritillaria species used in traditional Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered cool in nature with bitter and sweet flavor, traditionally associated with the Lung channel. These selected bulbs are supplied as a raw botanical for decoction, soup, or herbal preparation. Store sealed in a cool dry place and use under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Selected new-crop Fritillaria bulbs supplied as a raw Chinese herbal botanical
• Known in TCM as Bei Mu 贝母 with a long history in classical herbal formulas
• Traditionally valued in TCM for Lung-related seasonal herbal preparations
• Convenient 50g sealed bag suited to small-batch decoction and household use
• Versatile raw herb for decoctions, herbal soups, and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

The bulbs are typically small, plump, and pale whitish to light yellowish with a firm, starchy texture. They carry a faint herbal aroma, and when simmered the decoction typically tastes mildly bitter with a subtle sweet aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions following practitioner guidance
• Add to slow-cooked herbal soups in small quantities
• Combine with pear or other culinary ingredients in traditional seasonal recipes
• Use in classical formula preparation at home or in herbal practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Bei Mu is traditionally associated with moistening the Lung and resolving phlegm, and it appears in classical preparations for seasonal throat and respiratory comfort. It is commonly paired with ingredients such as pear, loquat leaf, or apricot kernel in traditional decoctions and simmered remedies. In folk practice it is also added to autumn and winter herbal soups as a cooling seasonal ingredient.

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