Premium Stir-Fried White Hyacinth Bean Bai Bian Dou 500g Dried Yunnan Herb for Decoction and Congee

Stir-Fried White Hyacinth Bean, known in TCM as Bai Bian Dou (白扁豆), from Dolichos lablab, is the dried mature seed of the hyacinth bean vine. Light stir-frying is traditionally used to temper its mild nature and support its traditional role in the spleen and stomach channels. In TCM theory it is associated with strengthening the middle and resolving dampness. Use as a culinary herb in soups, congee, or decoctions.

Key Selling Points

• Premium grade dried white hyacinth bean seeds sourced from Yunnan
• Botanical source Dolichos lablab with large plump whole seeds
• Stir-fried processing traditionally used to enhance spleen-supporting properties
• Known in TCM as Bai Bian Dou 白扁豆 a classic spleen and dampness herb
• Versatile for soups congee and herbal decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale creamy white to light yellow with a firm dense texture and a subtle toasted aroma from stir-frying. When simmered the seeds typically soften to a mild starchy slightly sweet flavor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into herbal congee with rice or millet
• Add to slow-cooked soups with lotus seed or poria
• Include in traditional herbal decoction formulas
• Use in seasonal culinary dishes during damp summer months

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Bai Bian Dou is traditionally associated with strengthening the spleen and transforming dampness and is often paired with herbs such as lotus seed, Chinese yam, and poria in classic formulas like Shen Ling Bai Zhu San. It is commonly simmered in congee or soups, especially during humid summer months when dampness is considered prevalent.

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