Dried White Hyacinth Bean Bai Bian Dou 500g Yunnan Raw Herb for Soup and Congee

Dried White Hyacinth Bean, known in TCM as Bai Bian Dou (白扁豆), from Dolichos lablab, is the mature seed of the hyacinth bean plant. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. These whole dried seeds are a classic food-and-herb ingredient for soups, congee, and decoctions, and are suitable for everyday culinary and traditional herbal use.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried white hyacinth bean seeds from Yunnan, China
• Known in TCM as Bai Bian Dou (白扁豆), a classic food-and-herb ingredient
• Low-temperature dried to preserve the natural seed quality
• Traditionally used in spleen-supporting soups, congee, and decoctions
• 500g pack of selected raw seeds, sold as edible agricultural produce

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically oval and flattened, with a creamy white color and a smooth, firm texture. They carry a mild, starchy aroma typical of dried legume seeds, and when simmered they become soft with a gentle, nutty, slightly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into congee with rice or millet
• Add to herbal soups with lotus seed or Chinese yam
• Use in traditional decoction formulas
• Cook into seasonal stews and porridges

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Bian Dou is traditionally used to support the spleen and help resolve internal dampness, and it is a common ingredient in gentle food therapy. It is often cooked with Chinese yam, lotus seed, and coix seed in soups and congee, especially during humid summer months. The seeds are typically simmered until soft before eating.

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