Chuan Bei Mu (Fritillaria Cirrhosa) Fritillary Bulb Tincture

Both are liquid extracts of the same Fritillaria cirrhosa bulb; only the solvent differs. This tincture uses organic alcohol at 48% by volume with vegetable glycerin and water, the classic conventional method that yields a super-concentrated extract with a long shelf life. The alcohol-free version is a glycerite made with vegetable glycerin and crystal clear water instead, for those who prefer to avoid alcohol. Choose the tincture for a traditional alcohol-extracted format; choose the glycerite if you prefer no alcohol. The botanical inside is identical. Please follow the safety notes for both.

Two points. First, the species: Chuan Bei Mu is Fritillaria cirrhosa, the Sichuan fritillary - the smaller, premium, more moistening bulb - while Zhe Bei Mu is Fritillaria thunbergii, the Zhejiang fritillary, a larger and stronger, more heat-clearing bulb. They are both "Bei Mu" cough-family herbs but different species used differently; we sell both, labeled by botanical name. Neither is the ornamental garden fritillary (like the crown imperial, Fritillaria imperialis). Second, conservation: wild Fritillaria cirrhosa is a protected, at-risk alpine Himalayan species that has been heavily over-collected from the wild, so it is important that the raw material be sustainably or cultivated-sourced rather than taken from wild populations - we source responsibly for this reason.

Shake well before use. Use the number of drops and the frequency shown on the label, in a little water, tea or juice, or as directed by your practitioner. Because this is an alcohol tincture, adding it to a little water softens the taste. Do not exceed the suggested serving. Please read the safety information below before use, especially if you take other herbs or medication. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.

Chuan Bei Mu contains isosteroidal alkaloids (such as imperialine and verticine). The raw, unprocessed bulb is toxic; commercial material is normally processed, and at usual amounts the herb is well tolerated - but keep to the suggested serving, do not exceed it, and use it short-term rather than continuously. One traditional point is important: in classical Chinese herbalism, Bei Mu is one of the herbs that should NOT be combined with aconite-containing herbs (such as Chuan Wu, Cao Wu or Fu Zi) - part of the "eighteen incompatibilities" - and modern research supports this, since fritillary can increase the absorption of aconite's toxic compounds; so avoid using it alongside aconite formulas and tell your practitioner everything you are taking. Do NOT use during pregnancy or nursing, as its alkaloids may reach the baby. If you take any medication or have a medical condition, consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use. Keep out of reach of children. This tincture contains 48% alcohol by volume and should be stored in a cool, dark place. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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