Dried Lily Bulb Slices Bai He Sulfur Free Premium Grade for Congee and Soup 500g

Dried Lily Bulb Slices, known in TCM as Bai He (百合), from Lilium lancifolium or Lilium brownii. These sulfur-free, naturally harvested lily bulb slices are a classic Chinese herbal food used in traditional congee, soups, and decoctions. In TCM theory, lily bulb is considered sweet and slightly cold, entering the Heart and Lung channels, and is traditionally associated with nourishing yin and calming the spirit. Enjoy as a gentle everyday ingredient in cooked dishes.

Key Selling Points

• Identifiable single herb: Bai He (百合), the dried bulb scales of Lilium species
• Sulfur-free and naturally harvested, retaining the bulb's original pale color
• Premium selected grade with whole, uniform slices
• Traditional TCM ingredient for congee, soups, and herbal decoctions
• 500g jar-packed for convenient storage in a cool dry place

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically off-white to pale cream in color with a firm, slightly crisp texture. They have a mild, faintly sweet botanical aroma. After cooking, they become soft and subtly sweet, blending smoothly into congee and soups without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Cooked in traditional lily bulb and rice congee
• Simmered in herbal soups with pork or chicken
• Added to sweet dessert soups such as snow fungus soup
• Used in gentle daily decoctions with other mild herbs

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Bai He is traditionally used in decoctions and congee to nourish yin and calm the spirit. It is commonly paired with lotus seed, snow fungus, or Chinese yam in sweet soups and congee. Folk practice often simmers lily bulb with rice or millet for a soothing everyday dish, especially in dry seasons.

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