Chuan Bei Mu (Fritillaria cirrhosa) — Dried Bulb Pieces, Food Herb for Soups & Teas

Chuan Bei Mu (Fritillaria cirrhosa) is the dried bulb of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chuān Bèi Mǔ (川贝母). For centuries, Chuan Bei Mu has been prized as a moistening, phlegm-resolving, and lung-nourishing herb, traditionally used to soothe the throat, ease dry coughs, and support respiratory comfort. Its nature is bitter, sweet, and slightly cold, making it a gentle yet effective herb for clearing heat, moistening dryness, and harmonizing the Lung channel.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Lung-nourishing food herb
• Dried Chuan Bei Mu bulb pieces
• Fritillaria cirrhosa
• Suitable for soups, teas, and congee
• Naturally sun-dried, 500g bulk pack

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its pale ivory to light beige color, firm yet slightly brittle texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted or simmered, the pieces soften and release a subtle, slightly sweet and bitter flavor, adding a gentle, soothing quality to broths and infusions without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal respiratory support
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chuan Bei Mu is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support lung health and respiratory comfort, especially during dry seasons. It is a common ingredient in pear soups and cough syrups, where it pairs with ingredients like snow pear, rock sugar, and lily bulb. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with honey and ginger for a soothing, mildly sweet infusion.

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