Bai Bian Dou (Dolichos lablab) — Yunnan Dried White Hyacinth Bean, Food-Herb 500g
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Description
Bai Bian Dou (Dolichos lablab), also known as White Hyacinth Bean or Lablab Seed, is the dried mature seed of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bái Biǎn Dòu (白扁豆). Grown in Yunnan and prized for centuries as a gentle, spleen-supporting food herb, Bai Bian Dou has been used in congee, soups, and daily tonics to support digestion and harmonize the middle. Its nature is sweet and slightly warm, making it a mild yet nourishing staple for everyday food therapy.


Key Selling Points
- Yunnan-grown food-herb white hyacinth bean
- Dolichos lablab dried whole seeds
- Traditional spleen-supporting food herb
- 500g sealed bag, 12-month shelf life
- Suitable for congee, soups, and daily tonics


Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully selected and dried to preserve its creamy ivory color, smooth plump texture, and clean, faintly earthy aroma. When simmered, the beans soften into a tender, mealy bite and release a mild, subtly sweet, nutty flavor that blends smoothly into congee and broths without overpowering other ingredients.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Food-Herb Seeds |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Bai Bian Dou |
| Botanical Name | Dolichos lablab |
| Origin | Yunnan, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Shelf Life | 12 months |


Usage Scenarios
- Congee and grain porridge
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Medicinal food soup packs
- Daily food-therapy tonics
- Slow-cooked grain dishes


Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Bai Bian Dou is simmered into congee, soups, and gentle daily tonics to support the spleen and stomach and to harmonize the middle burner. It is a common ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like Chinese yam, lotus seed, and jujube. As a daily food, it is cooked until tender and served as a nourishing staple during seasonal transitions.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Bai Bian Dou?
A: Bai Bian Dou is the common Chinese name for the dried mature seeds of Dolichos lablab, also called White Hyacinth Bean or Lablab Seed. It is a traditional food herb used in congee and soups.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Bai Bian Dou?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Bai Bian Dou is associated with supporting the spleen and stomach, harmonizing the middle, and resolving dampness. It is often used in congee and soups for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Bai Bian Dou?
A: Rinse the beans and simmer them with congee or soup ingredients until tender. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 22 × 16 × 10 cm |
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