Ping Bei Mu Dried Fritillaria Bulbs 500g Natural Sun Dried TCM Herbal Decoction Ingredient

Dried Fritillaria Bulbs, known in TCM as Ping Bei Mu (平贝母), from Fritillaria ussuriensis bulb. These small whole bulbs are naturally sun dried and sold as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient. In TCM theory, Fritillaria is considered cool in nature with a sweet and slightly bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the lung channel. Commonly used in decoctions, herbal soups, and classical formulas, it is a staple botanical for herbal shops and home apothecaries.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Ping Bei Mu (平贝母) bulbs from Fritillaria ussuriensis
• Naturally sun dried with no further processing
• Traditionally associated with the lung channel in TCM theory
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal soups, and classical formulas
• Bulk friendly 500g bag for herbal shops and home use

Quality & Sensory

The bulbs are typically small, plump, and pale yellowish white with a firm, starchy texture. They have a mild, faintly herbal aroma, and when simmered they yield a gentle, slightly sweet and bitter taste typical of Fritillaria.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to slow cooked herbal soups
• Use in classical TCM formulas and herbal blends
• Prepare as a soothing herbal tea ingredient

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Fritillaria bulbs have long been used in decoctions and classical formulas, often paired with herbs such as loquat leaf, apricot kernel, or platycodon root. Traditionally associated with moistening the lungs and resolving phlegm, the bulbs are commonly simmered with pear or rock sugar in folk practice during dry seasons. They are also incorporated into seasonal herbal soups and congee preparations.

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