Wild Zhejiang Fritillaria Bulb Zhe Bei Mu 100g Dried Sliced Bulbs Traditional TCM Herb

Wild Zhejiang Fritillaria Bulb, known in TCM as Zhe Bei Mu (浙贝母), from Fritillaria thunbergii. These dried whole bulbs are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally valued for clearing heat and resolving phlegm. In TCM theory, Zhe Bei Mu is bitter and cold in nature and enters the lung and heart channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, it should be prepared and used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested whole Zhejiang fritillaria bulbs from Zhe Bei Mu (浙贝母) tradition
• Botanical source Fritillaria thunbergii, a classic TCM bulb herb
• Sun-dried and naturally processed with no sulfur fumigation
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving phlegm in TCM theory
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal formulas, and traditional preparations

Quality & Sensory

The dried bulbs typically appear plump and slightly flattened with a pale yellowish-white to light brown exterior. The texture is firm and starchy, breaking with a powdery white interior. They carry a faint herbal aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically tastes distinctly bitter.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to classical TCM formulas under practitioner guidance
• Used in seasonal herbal soup preparations
• Incorporated into traditional cooling herbal teas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zhe Bei Mu is traditionally used to clear heat and resolve phlegm, and is often paired with herbs such as Zhi Mu, Gua Lou, or Xuan Shen in classical formulas. It is commonly decocted with other herbs or ground for traditional preparations. Wild large-grade bulbs have long been preferred by herbalists for their traditional potency.

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