Zhejiang Fritillaria Bulbus Zhe Bei Mu Dried Herb Slices 500g Traditional TCM Decoction Herb

Zhejiang Fritillaria Bulbus, known in TCM as Zhe Bei Mu (浙贝母), from Fritillaria thunbergii, is a dried bulb herb supplied as whole bulbs and slices. In TCM theory it is bitter and cold in nature and traditionally associated with the Lung and Heart channels. Traditionally valued in classical herbal formulas, it is commonly prepared as decoctions or powders. This is a raw botanical product, not a medicine, and should be used under qualified guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Zhe Bei Mu (浙贝母) sourced from Zhejiang, a classic region for this bulb herb
• Botanical source Fritillaria thunbergii, supplied as whole bulbs and cut slices
• Traditional TCM herb with bitter and cold properties, associated with Lung and Heart channels
• Available in multiple specifications and can be ground into powder on request
• 500g pack suitable for decoction pieces, herbal formulas, and culinary herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Dried Zhe Bei Mu bulbs typically appear off-white to pale yellow with a firm, starchy texture and compact cut surfaces. Slices are typically flat and slightly translucent at the edges. The aroma is typically faint and herbaceous, and decocted liquid carries a distinctly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Ground into powder for use in classical formulas
• Added to herbal soup preparations in small amounts
• Used in seasonal herbal recipes under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zhe Bei Mu is traditionally used in decoctions and powdered formulas, often paired with herbs such as Xuan Shen and Mu Li in classical preparations. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter herbal blends and is traditionally associated with clearing and resolving phlegm patterns. Preparation typically involves simmering the sliced or whole bulb with other herbs, or using ground powder in small measured amounts.

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