Dried Tu Bei Mu Bulk Herb Bolostemma Paniculatum TCM Decoction Ingredient 500g

Dried Tu Bei Mu (土贝母), also called Di Ku Dan (地苦胆), is the dried tuber of Bolbostemma paniculatum, a traditional Chinese botanical supplied as whole dried pieces for decoction use. In TCM theory it is considered bitter in flavor with cooling properties and is traditionally associated with clearing and resolving functions. This bulk agricultural product is sun-dried and suitable for herbal shops, practitioners, and home decoction preparation. It is not a substitute for medicine; consult a qualified professional before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tu Bei Mu (土贝母) dried tubers, also known as Di Ku Dan (地苦胆) or Cao Bei (草贝)
• Botanical source Bolbostemma paniculatum, a recognized traditional Chinese herb
• Sun-dried whole tuber form suitable for decoction pieces and raw material processing
• Bulk loose packaging by the jin, ideal for herbal shops and wholesale supply
• Traditionally used in TCM practice for its bitter and cooling properties

Quality & Sensory

The dried tubers typically appear irregular and lumpy with a pale yellowish-brown to grayish surface and a hard, dense texture. They have a faint earthy aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically carries a distinctly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Used as raw material for herbal powder processing
• Supplied to herbal shops and TCM pharmacies in bulk
• Incorporated into traditional herbal formulas under professional guidance

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine practice, Tu Bei Mu has long been used in decoctions, often combined with other clearing herbs according to classical formulas. Folk herbalism traditionally associated it with resolving nodules and supporting skin comfort, and it was also applied externally in pastes in some regional customs. Preparation typically involves simmering the dried tubers with water or grinding them into powder for inclusion in formulas under practitioner direction.

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