Product Description
Provides standardized, traceable, high-purity fritillarin-type dark purple fritillary (Chuan Bei Mu) extract raw material for moistening the lungs, stopping coughs, resolving phlegm, and clearing heat – Nutralighting ensures every batch of raw material can withstand verification.
Product Description
Dark purple fritillary (Fritillaria unibracteata) is the dried bulb of a Liliaceae plant and is a premium authentic variety of Chuan Bei Mu, mainly produced in the Qinghai and Sichuan plateaus. This product centers on fritillarin A and fritillarin B as core active ingredients and is developed for formulations aimed at moistening the lungs, relieving coughs, resolving phlegm, and clearing heat.
Dark Purple Fritillary Bulb Extract is carefully selected from authentic Qinghai bulbs, refined through ethanol extraction and column chromatography purification, standardized with fritillarin A and B as core actives and total alkaloids at 0.1%-0.5%. It is primarily intended for lung-moistening, cough-relief, phlegm-resolution, heat-clearing, and respiratory health applications, and is widely used in health foods, functional foods, and personal care products.
Dark purple fritillary is a premium authentic Chuan Bei Mu, mainly produced in the Qinghai and Sichuan plateaus, with stable cultivation and supply domestically and internationally. It is expensive and primarily used in high-end cough-relief and phlegm-resolving herbal preparations.
Why Choose Nutralighting
- Dual standardization of fritillarin A/B, authentic bulb raw material, stable and traceable batches.
- Formulated for lung-moistening, cough-relief, phlegm-resolving, and heat-clearing, suitable for high-end cough and respiratory care formulations.
- Fully traceable, each batch includes COA, supports OEM/ODM customization.
Basic Information
| Project | Content |
| Extrct Name | Dark Purple Fritillary Bulb Extract |
| Alias | Song Beimu |
| Common English Name | Chuan Bei Mu Extract |
| Main Components | Peimisine A, Peimisine B |
| Main Specification | Total Alkaloids 0.1%-0.5% |
| Target Market | China, Japan |
| Core Application Areas | Respiratory System; Moisturize Lungs and Relieve Cough; Resolve Phlegm and Clear Heat |
Standard Specifications (COA)
The following specifications are for general reference; the specific values are subject to the COA report for each batch.
| Testing Items | Standards |
| Fritillaria Bulb Presaponin | Total Alkaloids 0.1%-0.5% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% |
| Total Ash | ≤6.0% |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤1.0 mg/kg |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤2.0 mg/kg |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤0.5 mg/kg |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.1 mg/kg |
| Pesticide Residues (Organochlorine/Organophosphorus) | Complies with USP <561> |
| Aflatoxin B1 | ≤5.0 μg/kg |
| Total Aflatoxins | ≤10.0 μg/kg |
| Total Microbial Count (TAMC) | ≤1×10⁴ CFU/g |
| Yeast and Mold (TYMC) | ≤1×10² CFU/g |
| Escherichia coli | Not detected (1g) |
| Salmonella | Not detected (1g) |
Introduction to Plant Raw Materials
The raw material of this product is the dried bulb of Fritillaria unibracteata H. Wilson, a plant from the Liliaceae family. It is mainly produced in high-altitude regions such as Qinghai, Sichuan, Gansu, and Tibet. Fritillaria unibracteata is a high-quality variety of Sichuan Fritillaria, with the effects of clearing heat, moistening the lungs, resolving phlegm, and relieving cough. It is listed in Volume I of the 2020 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia.
Core Efficacy
Fritillaria unibracteata is used in traditional Chinese medicine to clear heat, moisten the lungs, resolve phlegm, and relieve cough, suitable for everyday care of dry cough with little phlegm. Its characteristic alkaloids, peimisine and peimine, have shown antitussive, expectorant, and anti-inflammatory activities in studies.
Some clinical and animal experiments suggest it may help alleviate cough and airway discomfort, though related mechanisms are still being explored. In vitro studies also show that its extract has inhibitory effects on specific cell lines. The actual efficacy should be comprehensively assessed in combination with formulation, dose, and population.
Regulatory and Regional Access Status
The following information is compiled from publicly available regulatory data. Actual market access should comply with the latest regulations in the target country.
| Region/Country | Regulatory Status | Key Notes |
| United States (FDA) | Dietary Supplement / GRAS | For plant extracts, they are generally regulated as dietary supplements; some ingredients have already been recognized as GRAS (specific confirmation required on a case-by-case basis). USP has included monographs for various extracts. |
| China (NHC/NMPA) | Health food raw materials / New resource foods | According to the 2020 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia and standards such as GB 16740; some varieties are included in the health food raw material catalog or can be used in general food catalogs, and the latest regulatory status of each variety needs to be verified specifically. |
| Japan (MHLW) | Food additives / Health food raw materials | Extracts are used as food additives or health food raw materials; some varieties need to be reported under the functional claims food system. |
Application Directions and Recommended Dosage
| Application direction | Recommended dosage | Applicable dosage forms | Remarks |
| Oral solid beverage / powder | According to specifications | Strip packaging, bag packaging, can packaging | Can be compounded with other functional ingredients, recommended to control dosage using standardized extracts |
| Compressed candy / capsules | According to specifications | Tablets, hard capsules | Each capsule is recommended to contain 250~500 mg of extract, 2~3 times daily |
| Oral liquid / functional drinks | According to specifications | Glass bottles, PET bottles | It is recommended to disperse in warm water first before adding to the system, paying attention to pH stability |
| Personal care skincare products | 0.1~2.0%(w/w) | Lotion, serum, mask | Solubility and stability need to be evaluated according to the formulation system |
Recommended Daily Dosage Reference
- General Health Purposes: Use according to product specifications and the dosage recommended by the formulator
- Personal Care and Skincare: Addition in the formulation depends on the specific product; recommended 0.1~2.0%
- Respiratory Daily Support: Recommended to take with meals or warm water, in combination with throat-soothing formulations.
Appendix: References
(The following references are for technical reference. Some are open access and can be accessed via PubMed/PMC or official journal websites)
[1] Huang Y.F. et al., Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2014; 154: 591-597.
[2] Wang X. et al., Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2016; 190: 280-287.
[3] Chinese Pharmacopoeia Commission, Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2020, Part I: 216.
Frequently Asked Questions
The standard MOQ is 1 kg for sample orders and 25 kg for bulk commercial orders. Smaller quantities may be arranged upon request.
Yes, a COA is provided with every batch, detailing assay results, heavy metal levels, microbial limits, and other quality parameters.
Absolutely. We can customize the peimine/content level according to your specifications, ranging from 1% to 98%.
Yes, sample quantities up to 50 g are available free of charge. Shipping cost for samples is borne by the buyer.
The product has a shelf life of 24 months when stored properly in a cool, dry, and dark environment, sealed in its original packaging.
Yes, our Dark Purple Fritillary Bulb Extract is plant-derived, vegan-friendly, and gluten-free.
Packaging & Shipping
Standard Packaging
- Standard packaging: 25 kg drums with dual-layer polyethylene bags inside.
- Custom packaging available: 1 kg/aluminium foil bags, 5 kg cartons, or as per buyer requirements.
- All packaging is moisture-proof and light-protective.
Shipping Terms
- Samples: 3–7 business days via express courier (DHL, FedEx, UPS).
- Bulk orders: 15–25 business days by sea freight; 5–7 business days by air freight.
- FOB Shanghai / CIF / DDP shipping terms supported.
- Shipping documentation includes COA, phytosanitary certificate, and origin certificate upon request.
Shelf Life & Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C.
- Keep packaging tightly sealed and protect from light and moisture.
- Avoid storage near strong odours or chemicals.
