Dried Longya Lily Bulb Slices 500g Bai He Traditional Herbal Ingredient for Soups Teas and Congee

Dried Longya Lily Bulb Slices, known in TCM as Bai He (百合), from Lilium brownii. These dried bulb scales are a classic Chinese herbal food ingredient, traditionally associated with moistening and calming qualities in TCM theory. Mildly sweet in flavor, they are commonly simmered in soups, congee, and herbal teas. Store sealed, away from light and moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Longya lily bulb slices known in TCM as Bai He (百合)
• Botanical source Lilium brownii, dried bulb scales
• Traditionally associated with moistening and calming properties in TCM theory
• Carefully dried slices with a naturally mild sweet flavor
• Versatile for soups, congee, and herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale ivory to light yellow flat slices with a firm, slightly brittle texture and a faintly sweet, fresh botanical aroma. When simmered, the slices soften and release a gentle, mildly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into sweet soups and desserts
• Added to congee and rice porridge
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea with other botanicals
• Included in slow-cooked savory soups

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Bai He is traditionally associated with the lung and heart channels and is traditionally used to nourish yin and calm the spirit. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter cooking, often paired with tremella, lotus seed, goji berry, or Chinese yam in sweet soups, congee, and double-boiled soups.

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