Dragon Tooth Sweet Lily Bulb (Lilium brownii) — Dried Edible Bai He for Tea, Soup & Congee
Price range: $6.70 through $24.38
Description
Dragon Tooth Sweet Lily Bulb (Lilium brownii) is the dried, fleshy scale of a beloved food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bǎi Hé (百合). Revered for centuries as a gentle, yin-nourishing and spirit-calming herb, Bai He has been prized in soups, sweet congees, and daily teas to moisten dryness, settle the heart, and support restful calm. Its nature is sweet and slightly cold, making it a mild yet deeply nourishing herb for the Lung and Heart channels.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional yin-nourishing and spirit-calming food herb
- Dragon Tooth variety with plump, sweet edible scales
- Lilium brownii, food-herb (药食同源) ingredient
- Ideal for tea, sweet soup, congee, and tonic broths
- 500 g pack, also available as custom-milled powder
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its creamy ivory color, thick fleshy texture, and faintly sweet, clean aroma. When simmered, the scales soften into a tender, slightly translucent bite and release a delicate sweetness that lends a silky body to soups and congees without overpowering other ingredients.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Edible Herb Scales |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Bai He (Lily Bulb) |
| Botanical Name | Lilium brownii |
| Form | Dried Scales / Custom Powder |
| Net Weight | 500 g |
| Storage | Room Temperature, Cool & Dry |
Usage Scenarios
- Sweet lily bulb soup with jujube and goji
- Herbal tea blends for daily calm
- Congee and grain porridge
- Slow-simmered tonic broths
- Custom-milled powder for drinks and baking
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Bai He is simmered into sweet soups, congees, and gentle tonics to nourish yin and quiet the spirit. It is a classic companion to lotus seed, jujube, and goji berry in soothing evening congees, and is brewed alone or with chrysanthemum as a light daily tea. In TCM it enters the Heart and Lung channels, where it is traditionally used to moisten the Lung, calm the spirit, and support restful sleep and a settled mind.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Dragon Tooth Sweet Lily Bulb?
A: It is the dried edible scale of Lilium brownii, known in TCM as Bai He (百合). The Dragon Tooth variety is prized for its plump, sweet, tender scales used in soups, teas, and congees.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Bai He?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Bai He is associated with nourishing yin, moistening the Lung, and calming the spirit. It is often used in sweet soups and teas for daily seasonal nourishment and restful calm.
Q: How do I use dried lily bulb scales?
A: Rinse the scales and simmer them with soup or congee ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. They can also be milled into powder for drinks. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Medicinal add on 500g, Medicinal bulk pack 500g, Longya optional 500g, Longya uniform 500g, Lanzhou sweets optional 500g, Lanzhou sweet food package 500g, Purple lily 500g, Lily powder 500g, 500 grams of lilies |
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