Sichuan Fritillary Bulb 300g | Chuan Bei Mu 川貝母

Chuan Bei Mu (川贝), Sichuan fritillaria bulb, 300g. Small, pearly, tightly closed bulbs — the premium fritillaria, and one of the more expensive herbs in the Chinese pharmacy for good reason.

• 300g of dried Sichuan fritillaria bulb
• Botanical name Fritillaria cirrhosa
• Small pearly-white tightly closed bulbs
• The premium fritillaria, distinct from zhe bei mu
• Traditionally powdered rather than decocted

Traditional use of Sichuan Fritillary Bulb

Chuan Bei Mu is described in Chinese medicine as moistening the lung and transforming phlegm. It is gentler and more moistening than its Zhejiang cousin, which is why it commands the higher price.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Chuan Bei Mu · Chinese 川貝母 (simplified 川贝母) · also written 川貝 · pharmaceutical Latin Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae · botanical name Fritillaria cirrhosa · English: Sichuan fritillary bulb, tendrilleaf fritillary · Cantonese: chuen bui

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Traditional use information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Keep out of reach of children.