Zhejiang Fritillaria Bulb Slices Zhe Bei Mu 500g Dried Herbal Slices for Tea and Decoction

Zhejiang Fritillaria Bulb Slices, known in TCM as Zhe Bei Mu (浙贝母), from Fritillaria thunbergii, are dried bulb slices supplied as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient. In TCM theory this herb is bitter and cold in nature and is traditionally associated with the Lung and Heart channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal teas, it is a versatile pantry botanical for experienced herbal users. Not suitable for special populations.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Zhe Bei Mu (浙贝母) bulb slices from Zhejiang, China
• Botanical source Fritillaria thunbergii, a classic TCM bulb herb
• Uniform sliced form convenient for decoction pieces and herbal blends
• Traditionally valued in TCM for Lung and Heart channel applications
• 500g resealable bag suitable for tea, wine infusions, and decoctions

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically off-white to pale yellow with a firm, starchy texture and clean cut edges. They typically carry a faint herbal aroma, and when simmered or steeped the taste is characteristically bitter with a mild, lingering aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep slices in hot water for a bitter herbal tea
• Add to herbal wine infusions
• Combine with pear or other culinary ingredients in seasonal home recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Zhe Bei Mu bulb slices are commonly simmered in decoctions and are a familiar ingredient in folk preparations such as steamed pear with fritillaria, a classic household pairing. Traditionally associated with clearing and resolving phlegm patterns in TCM theory, the herb is often used in seasonal formulas during dry or changeable weather. It is also included in multi-herb blends for wine infusions.

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