Dried Lily Bulb Bai He 500g Premium Longshan Medicinal Grade Herb

Dried Lily Bulb, known in TCM as Bai He (百合), from Lilium brownii var. viridulum, prepared from the bulb scales. These pale ivory slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with moistening the lungs and calming the spirit. In TCM theory, Bai He is sweet and slightly cold, entering the heart and lung channels. Suitable for decoctions, soups, congee, and herbal teas.

Key Selling Points

• Premium Longshan dried lily bulb scales, a classic TCM botanical
• Known in TCM as Bai He (百合), sourced from Lilium brownii var. viridulum
• Traditionally associated with nourishing yin and moistening the lungs
• Carefully dried whole scales with a clean, natural appearance
• Versatile for decoctions, soups, congee, and herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale ivory to creamy white with firm, slightly translucent scales and a mild starchy aroma. When simmered, the texture softens to a tender, slightly sticky bite with a gentle, subtly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into herbal decoctions with other lung-nourishing herbs
• Add to soups such as lily bulb and pear soup
• Cook into congee with rice for a traditional tonic dish
• Steep as a mild herbal tea with rock sugar

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai He is traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the lungs, and clear the heart, and is often included in formulas for dry cough or restlessness. It is commonly paired with Mai Dong, Yu Zhu, or pear in soups and decoctions, and simmered with rice or rock sugar in autumn and winter seasonal dishes.

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