Dried Lanzhou Lily Bulb Bai He 500g Sweet Edible Lily for Cooking and Herbal Soup

Dried Lanzhou Lily Bulb, known in TCM as Bai He (百合), from Lilium brownii var. viridulum. These sweet lily bulb scales are a prized edible botanical from Lanzhou, traditionally valued for their mild sweetness and gentle nature. In TCM theory, Bai He is associated with moistening the lung and calming the spirit. Enjoy cooked in soups, congee, and desserts as part of a balanced diet.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Lanzhou sweet lily bulb, a renowned edible variety from Gansu
• Known in TCM as Bai He (百合), botanically Lilium brownii var. viridulum
• Dried bulb scales with a naturally sweet, mild flavor suited to cooking
• Traditionally associated with moistening the lung and calming the spirit
• Versatile for soups, congee, desserts, and herbal decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale ivory to light yellow with flat, firm scales and a clean, faintly starchy aroma. When simmered, the pieces soften and release a naturally sweet, delicate taste with a smooth, slightly starchy texture.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into sweet soups and desserts with rock sugar
• Add to congee or rice porridge for a mild floral sweetness
• Include in herbal soup packs with lotus seed or snow fungus
• Use in savory stews and double-boiled dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Bai He is traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the lung, and clear the heart, and it is a common ingredient in autumn and winter cooking. It is often paired with tremella, lotus seed, goji berry, or pear in sweet soups and steamed dishes, and added to congee for a gentle, nourishing meal.

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