Zhejiang Fritillaria Sliced Zhe Bei Mu 500g Dried Bulb Slices for Traditional Decoctions

Zhejiang Fritillaria Slices, known in TCM as Zhe Bei Mu (浙贝母), from Fritillaria thunbergii. These dried bulb slices are cut from the large bulb form traditionally called Da Bei or Xiang Bei. In TCM theory, fritillaria is bitter and slightly cold, traditionally associated with the lung channel. Sold as a raw edible botanical for herbal shops, it is commonly used in decoctions and formulas. Store in a cool, dry place and use under the guidance of a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Zhejiang fritillaria bulb slices cut from large-grade bulbs
• Botanical source Fritillaria thunbergii, a classic TCM bulb herb
• Known in TCM as Zhe Bei Mu, also called Da Bei or Xiang Bei
• Sliced form is convenient for weighing, decocting, and blending
• Supplied as a raw edible agricultural product in a 500g pack

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically off-white to pale yellowish with a firm, starchy texture and clean cut edges. The aroma is typically mild and faintly herbal, and decocted liquid traditionally carries a bitter taste characteristic of fritillaria bulbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended into classical TCM bulb formulas
• Added to herbal soups prepared with other botanicals
• Ground or combined with other herbs for practitioner-prescribed preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zhe Bei Mu is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving phlegm, and it appears in classical formulas for cough and chest congestion patterns. It is traditionally paired with herbs such as Zhi Mu, Gua Lou, or Xuan Shen in decoctions. Bulb slices are typically wrapped or simmered with other ingredients and strained before use.

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