Chuan Bei (Fritillaria cirrhosa) — Dried TCM Herb for Lung-Soothing Teas & Soups

Chuan Bei (Fritillaria cirrhosa), also written as Chuān Bèi (川贝), is the dried bulb of a highly revered traditional herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). For centuries, Chuan Bei has been prized as a lung-moistening, phlegm-transforming, and cough-calming 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 focused herb for moistening the Lungs and clearing heat. This listing offers food-grade Chuan Bei bulbs in a 500 g net weight, with an optional milling service for those who prefer a fine powder.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional lung-moistening, cough-calming herb
• Dried Fritillaria cirrhosa bulbs
• Food-grade agricultural product
• Optional milling service available
• 500 g net weight, stored cool and dry

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale ivory to light beige color, firm texture, and mild, faintly earthy aroma. The bulbs are dense and clean, with a subtle bitterness and a gentle sweetness on the finish. When decocted or simmered, Chuan Bei releases a soft, slightly sweet infusion that blends smoothly with pear, rock sugar, and other mild ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends with pear and rock sugar
• Traditional cough-soothing soups
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal respiratory wellness routines
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Chuan Bei is decocted into soups, teas, and gentle tonics to support lung comfort and throat ease. It is a common ingredient in pear-based cough teas, where it is simmered with snow pear, rock sugar, and sometimes apricot kernel. In traditional congee, it is added to rice porridge for a mild, nourishing bowl. It also appears in seasonal soup packs designed for dry or changing weather.

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