Dried Lily Bulb 250g Can Lanzhou Bai He for Soup and Congee

Dried Lily Bulb, known in TCM as Bai He (百合), from Lilium lancifolium or Lilium brownii, is the dried fleshy scale of the lily bulb. In TCM theory it is sweet and slightly cold, entering the Heart and Lung channels, and is traditionally used to nourish yin and calm the spirit. This 250g can holds clean dried scales suited to soup, congee, and daily decoction.

Key Selling Points

• Dried lily bulb scales, TCM name Bai He (百合)
• Sourced from Lanzhou, a well-known lily growing region
• 250g sealed can for pantry storage
• Sweet slightly cold herb in TCM theory
• Commonly added to soups, congee, and decoctions

Quality & Sensory

The dried scales are typically pale ivory to light cream in color with a firm, slightly brittle texture. They have a mild, faintly sweet botanical aroma. After simmering, they become soft and mildly sweet with a smooth, starchy mouthfeel.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Added to slow-cooked soups
• Simmered in congee
• Used in herbal decoctions
• Cooked in sweet dessert soups

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, Bai He is traditionally used in soups and congee to nourish yin and support calm. It is often paired with lotus seed, goji berry, or Chinese yam in gentle daily food preparations. It is also simmered in sweet soups with rock sugar for seasonal use.

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