Dried Lily Bulb Bai He 百合 50g Edible Grade Sliced Gansu Lanzhou Sweet Lily Bulb for Tea Soup and Congee

Dried Lily Bulb, known in TCM as Bai He (百合), from Lilium brownii var. viridulum, prepared from the bulb scales. These large, sun-dried slices are a traditional Chinese botanical valued for their sweet, slightly cold nature and association with the lung and heart channels. In TCM theory, Bai He is traditionally used to nourish yin and moisten the lungs. Enjoy it in teas, soups, and congee as part of a balanced diet; it is a food product and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Gansu Lanzhou specialty sweet lily bulb, a prized regional variety
• Known in TCM as Bai He (百合), sourced from Lilium brownii var. viridulum bulb scales
• Large whole slices with a sun-dried, sulfur-free processing method
• Export-grade edible quality suitable for daily culinary and herbal use
• Versatile for brewing tea, simmering soups, and cooking congee

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically ivory white to pale cream with a firm, slightly translucent texture and a clean, mild botanical aroma. When simmered or steeped, they typically soften to a tender bite and release a gentle, naturally sweet, faintly starchy flavor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water with goji berries or rock sugar for a mild herbal tea
• Simmer in soups with pear, snow fungus, or pork for a traditional tonic dish
• Cook into rice congee for a soothing sweet breakfast or dessert
• Add to desserts and sweet soups such as lily and lotus seed soup

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Bai He has long been simmered in sweet soups and congee, often paired with snow fungus, pear, lotus seed, or goji berries, especially in autumn and dry seasons. It is traditionally associated with moistening the lungs and calming the spirit in TCM theory, and remains a common household ingredient in Cantonese and northern Chinese tonic cooking.

FAQ Q&A