White Hyacinth Bean Bai Bian Dou 500g Dried Dolichos Seeds Hand Selected for Soup and Congee

White Hyacinth Bean, known in TCM as Bai Bian Dou (白扁豆), is the dried mature seed of Dolichos lablab. These hand selected whole seeds are a common food-grade botanical in Chinese kitchens and herbal shops. In TCM theory the seed is traditionally associated with a sweet flavor and slightly warm nature, and is traditionally linked to the spleen and stomach channels. Traditionally used in soups, congee, and decoctions, it is a versatile pantry staple for daily herbal cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Dried white hyacinth bean seeds sold as food-grade raw botanicals
• Botanical source Dolichos lablab with Chinese name Bai Bian Dou (白扁豆)
• Hand selected whole seeds with even color and clean appearance
• Traditionally used in TCM for spleen and stomach support in daily cooking
• Versatile for soups, congee, herbal decoctions, and grain mixes

Quality & Sensory

Typically flat, oval seeds with a creamy white color and smooth, firm texture. The aroma is mild and starchy, and when simmered the seeds soften to a gentle, nutty, slightly sweet taste that blends well with grains and broths.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into rice congee with grains such as rice, millet, or lotus seed
• Add to slow-cooked soups and broths with pork ribs or poultry
• Include in herbal decoction blends prepared at home
• Mix into five-grain and mixed bean porridge blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Bian Dou is traditionally associated with strengthening the spleen and resolving dampness, and it is a common ingredient in classic formulas such as Shen Ling Bai Zhu San. In folk cooking the seeds are often simmered in congee or soups, sometimes paired with yam, lotus seed, or coix seed, and are especially popular in summer and humid-season diets.

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