Fritillaria Bulb Whole (Fritillaria Cirrhosa)

Fritillaria Bulb Whole (Fritillaria cirrhosa), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as Chuan Bei Mu (川贝母), is a prized alpine herb used primarily to moisten the lungs, transform phlegm, and stop chronic cough. These whole bulbs are firm, white to pale beige, and naturally shaped like small, dense teardrops—reflecting the careful hand-harvesting and sun-drying methods used to preserve their integrity and potency.

Chuan Bei Mu is especially valued for treating dry or stubborn coughs associated with yin deficiency, including symptoms such as scanty or blood-streaked sputum, dryness in the throat, and hoarseness. Its moistening and cooling properties make it ideal for chronic lung conditions, particularly when accompanied by internal heat or dryness.

Beyond respiratory care, Chuan Bei Mu also has a gentle ability to dissipate nodules and soften masses, especially in the chest, breasts, or neck. It is sometimes used in formulas to address phlegm-related swellings or stagnation, although it is milder in this regard than its cousin Zhe Bei Mu.

When decocted, Fritillaria Bulb Whole yields a light, slightly sweet and bitter infusion. It is often combined with herbs such as Bai He (Lily Bulb), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon), or Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia) in lung-nourishing and yin-tonifying formulas. It may also be ground and mixed with honey for a traditional cough remedy.

Each batch of Fritillaria Bulb Whole (Fritillaria cirrhosa) is carefully selected to ensure quality, purity, and therapeutic value. Whether used in chronic respiratory support, yin-deficient heat conditions, or traditional lung-clearing blends, Chuan Bei Mu remains one of the most elegant and effective botanicals in classical Chinese herbalism.