Ping Bei Mu Fritillaria Dried Bulbs 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction

Selected Fritillaria dried bulbs, known in TCM as Ping Bei Mu (平贝母), from Fritillaria ussuriensis. These small whole bulbs are a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally associated with moistening the lungs and resolving phlegm. In TCM theory they are considered bitter and slightly cold, entering the lung channel. Supplied as a 500g bag of raw herb for decoction or herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ping Bei Mu (平贝母) dried bulbs sourced from Jilin
• Botanical source Fritillaria ussuriensis, a recognized TCM bulb herb
• Small whole bulbs with natural color and no added processing
• Traditionally used in TCM to moisten the lungs and resolve phlegm
• Convenient 500g resealable bag suitable for decoction and herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

The bulbs are typically small, plump, and pale whitish with a smooth, firm texture. They have a faint starchy aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically carries a mild, slightly bitter taste typical of Fritillaria bulbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Add to herbal soup recipes under practitioner guidance
• Combine with pear or other ingredients in traditional home preparations
• Use in seasonal herbal formulas during dry or phlegmy seasons

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Fritillaria bulbs have long been used in decoctions and syrups traditionally associated with moistening the lungs, easing cough, and transforming phlegm-heat. Ping Bei Mu is commonly paired with herbs such as pear, loquat leaf, or apricot kernel in classic formulas. It is often prepared by simmering the bulbs alone or with complementary herbs, and is traditionally favored in autumn and winter when dryness or phlegm is more prevalent.

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