Unlock Wellness with Chuan Bei Mu: Nature’s Healing Bulb for a Healthier Body!

Chuan Bei Mu, or tendrilled fritillary bulb, is a revered herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) known for its ability to nourish lung yin and clear heat. This herb works primarily by moistening the lungs and alleviating cough, making it effective for conditions characterized by dryness and phlegm. Chuan Bei Mu is rich in active compounds that promote respiratory health and support immune function, thereby making it a valuable remedy for respiratory ailments. TCM theorizes that it balances the body's internal systems through the concepts of yin and yang, emphasizing its role in restoring harmony to various bodily functions.

Health Benefits of Chuan Bei Mu

Nutritional Components.

1. Active Compounds: Tendrilled fritillary bulb contains alkaloids, flavonoids, and glycosides, which are believed to contribute to its health benefits.

2. Vitamins and Minerals: Like many bulbs and tubers, it may contain vitamins (such as vitamin C) and minerals (such as potassium and magnesium) that can support overall health.

3. Antioxidant Properties: The presence of flavonoids provides antioxidant effects, helping to combat oxidative stress in the body.

How To Use Tendrilled fritillary bulb (Chuan Bei Mu)

Here’s how to use tendrilled fritillary bulb (Chuan Bei Mu) in tea, decoction, and cooking:

1. As a Tea

• Ingredients: 1-2 teaspoons of dry tendrilled fritillary bulbs, water, optional sweetener (like honey).
• Instructions:
  1. Boil about 2 cups of water.
  2. Add the dry tendrilled fritillary bulbs to the boiling water.
  3. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
  4. Strain the tea into a cup.
  5. Optionally, add honey to taste. Enjoy warm.
     
     

2. As a Decoction

• Ingredients: 10-15 grams of dried tendrilled fritillary bulbs, 4 cups of water.
• Instructions:
  1. Place the dried bulbs in a pot with 4 cups of water.
  2. Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat.
  3. Simmer for about 20-30 minutes until the volume is reduced to about half.
  4. Strain and drink warm. You may consume this decoction once or twice a day, depending on your need.

3. In Cooking

• Ingredients: Dried tendrilled fritillary bulbs, primarily for use in soups or herbal broths.
• Instructions:
  1. Rinse the dried bulbs to remove any impurities.
  2. Soak them in water for a couple of hours or overnight to soften.
  3. Add the soaked bulbs to soups or stews. They can be added during the cooking process of broths, often alongside other medicinal herbs or ingredients.
  4. Cook the dish as usual, allowing the flavors and benefits of the bulbs to infuse.

Review Tendrilled Fritillary Bulb Forms and Sizes Below

Common Name: Tendrilled Fritillary Bulb
Botanical Name: Bulbus fritillariae cirrhosae
Chinese / Pin Yin Name: Chuan Bei Mu
Dosage: Follow your doctor or healthcare professional's instructions for use.
Precautions: Do not use if nursing or pregnant. May interact with medications such as blood thinners.  Do not use if allergic to this herb

Tendrilled Fritillary Bulb Benefits & Information

Tendrilled Fritillary Bulb is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb that clears heat and dissolves phlegm. It also nourishes and moistens the lungs.
Properties: Bitter, Sweet, Mildly Cold
Channels: Lung, Heart
Naturally Occurring Components: Chinpeimine, sonpeimine, fritimine, sipemine

Herbs that Combine With Tendrilled Fritillary Bulb

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References:
https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Tendrilled-Fritillaria-Bulb-Cid4993
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353192561_Traditional_uses_phytochemistry_and_pharmacology_of_genus_Fritillaria-a_review
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6479889/