Dried Edible Lily Bulb Bai He 500g Sweet Lily Slices for Soup and Congee

Dried Edible Lily Bulb, known in TCM as Bai He (百合), from Lilium brownii, is the dried fleshy scale of the lily bulb. In TCM theory it is sweet and slightly cold in nature and traditionally associated with the heart and lung channels. These pale ivory slices are sun-dried for culinary use in soups, congee, and herbal dishes. Store at room temperature in a dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Sweet lily bulb slices from Gansu, a region known for edible lily
• Known in TCM as Bai He (百合), a classic food-herb ingredient
• Sun-dried whole scales with no further processing
• Traditionally valued in TCM for nourishing yin and moistening the lungs
• Versatile for soups, congee, steamed dishes, and herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

The dried scales are typically ivory to pale yellow with a firm, slightly translucent texture and a clean, faintly starchy aroma. When simmered, they typically turn soft and tender with a mild, naturally sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in soups with pork, chicken, or lotus seed
• Cook into sweet congee with rice and rock sugar
• Steam or stir-fry with vegetables in seasonal dishes
• Add to herbal decoctions or gentle daily teas

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Bai He is a common food-herb used in autumn and winter cooking. It is traditionally simmered in congee with rice, lotus seed, or silver ear fungus, added to double-boiled soups, or paired with honey as a folk preparation. It is also a familiar ingredient in sweet soups and steamed desserts shared at family tables.

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