Ping Bei Mu Dried Fritillaria Bulb 500g Sulfur-Free Sun-Dried Herb for Soup and Congee

Dried Fritillaria Bulb, known in TCM as Ping Bei Mu (平贝母), from Fritillaria ussuriensis, a small bulb traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered slightly cold in nature with a sweet and bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the lung channel. These naturally sun-dried, sulfur-free bulbs are a versatile raw herb for soups, congee, and decoctions. This is a food-grade raw botanical, not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ping Bei Mu dried bulbs from a traditional Northeastern Chinese growing region
• Botanical source Fritillaria ussuriensis with bulb as the used plant part
• Naturally sun-dried and sulfur-free to preserve the herb's natural character
• Whole dried bulbs suitable for grinding into powder at home
• Versatile raw ingredient for herbal soups, congee, and traditional decoctions

Quality & Sensory

The bulbs are typically small, plump, and pale whitish to light yellowish in color with a firm, dense texture. They have a mild, faintly starchy aroma. When simmered in soup or congee, they typically soften and impart a subtle, slightly sweet and bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal soups with pear, pork, or poultry
• Cook into rice congee for a traditional seasonal dish
• Decoct with other herbs in traditional formulas
• Grind into powder for culinary or herbal use

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Ping Bei Mu has long been included in autumn and winter kitchen preparations, especially pear-based steamed dishes and soothing soups. It is commonly paired with ingredients such as snow pear, rock sugar, lily bulb, or apricot kernel in home-style decoctions and congee. Herbal shops also stock it as a raw ingredient for classical formulas and for grinding into fine powder.

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