Dried Lily Bulb Bai He 500g Natural Large Slices Sulfur-Free Edible Gansu Lanzhou Specialty

Dried Lily Bulb, known in TCM as Bai He (百合), from Lilium brownii, using the dried bulb scales of the lily plant. These large, natural-colored slices are sun-dried without sulfur treatment and are sold as edible agricultural produce. In TCM theory, Bai He is sweet in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the heart and lung channels. Commonly simmered in soups, congee, and desserts, it is a versatile pantry herb for everyday herbal cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai He (百合) dried lily bulb slices from Gansu Lanzhou
• Botanical source Lilium brownii with large whole bulb scales
• Sun-dried processing with no sulfur fumigation and natural original color
• Traditionally associated with the heart and lung channels in TCM
• 500g bulk pack suited for soups, congee, teas, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically ivory white to pale yellow with a firm, slightly translucent texture and a clean, mild botanical aroma. When simmered, they typically turn soft and starchy with a gentle, subtly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into sweet soups and desserts with rock sugar
• Cooked into congee with rice or millet
• Added to savory soups and stews
• Steeped as a mild herbal tea with other botanicals

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Bai He is a familiar kitchen and herbal ingredient, often paired with tremella, lotus seed, goji berry, or pear in sweet soups and double-boiled desserts. It is also added to savory soups and autumn and winter congee. Traditionally associated with moistening and calming qualities in TCM, it remains a seasonal favorite for home-style nourishing dishes.

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