Dried Longya Bai He Lily Bulb Slices 500g Hunan Bai He for Soup and Tea

Dried Lily Bulb, known in TCM as Bai He (百合) or Longya Bai He (龙牙百合), from Lilium brownii. These pale ivory slices are prepared from the bulb of the lily plant, a classic Chinese herbal food. In TCM theory Bai He is sweet and slightly cold, traditionally associated with the heart and lung channels. Traditionally used in soups, congee, and herbal teas, it is a versatile pantry staple for everyday wellness cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Longya Bai He lily bulb slices from Hunan, a renowned growing region
• Botanical source Lilium brownii, bulb used as a traditional Chinese herbal food
• Naturally dried without sulfur fumigation, labeled as edible agricultural product
• In TCM theory sweet and slightly cold, traditionally associated with lung and heart channels
• 500g per bag, ideal for soups, congee, and herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically pale ivory to creamy white with a firm, starchy texture and a mild, faintly sweet aroma. When simmered, they typically turn soft and slightly glutinous with a gentle, subtly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in soups with lotus seed, goji berry, or pork for a traditional herbal dish
• Cook into congee or sweet soups with rock sugar and snow fungus
• Steep or decoct with other herbs for a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to desserts and seasonal dishes such as autumn nourishing recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai He has long been valued in food therapy and is traditionally associated with moistening the lungs and calming the spirit. It is a common ingredient in classic preparations such as Bai He Gu Jin decoction concepts, lily bulb and snow fungus sweet soup, and lily bulb congee. Traditionally paired with Mai Men Dong, Yu Zhu, or lotus seed, it is especially popular in autumn and dry-season cooking.

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