Chuan Bei Mu Sichuan Fritillaria Bulbs Song Bei Pearl Form Water Washed 10g x 10 Bags

Chuan Bei Mu (川贝母), the dried bulb of Fritillaria cirrhosa or related Fritillaria species, is a classic TCM herb sourced from Songpan County in Sichuan. This Song Bei pearl-grade form features small whole bulbs that are water washed. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the lung channel and valued in herbal decoctions and powders. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Chuan Bei Mu (川贝母) from Songpan County, Sichuan, a recognized producing region
• Song Bei pearl-grade bulbs in whole natural form, prized in TCM for their small size and dense texture
• Water washed and unprocessed, sold as edible agricultural produce with no additives
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions, powders, and pear steaming preparations
• Convenient 10g x 10 bag packaging, sealed for freshness with a 24 month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically the bulbs are small, plump, and pearly white with a smooth, compact surface. They have a faint herbal aroma and a traditionally described mildly sweet and slightly bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steam with pear as a classic home preparation
• Grind into powder for use in herbal formulas
• Combine with other herbs in seasonal wellness soups

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chuan Bei Mu has long been used in decoctions and powders, often paired with herbs such as pear, loquat, or apricot kernel in traditional lung-supporting formulas. A well-known folk preparation steams the bulbs with pear. It is traditionally associated with moistening the lungs and easing coughs in classical herbal theory.

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