Dried Lily Bulb Bai He 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Tea Soup and Decoction

Dried Lily Bulb, known in TCM as Bai He (百合), from Lilium brownii, prepared from the dried bulb scales of the lily plant. In TCM theory, Bai He is sweet and slightly cold in nature and is traditionally associated with the heart and lung channels. Traditionally used in herbal teas, soups, and decoctions, it is valued in classical formulas and seasonal wellness cooking. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai He (百合) dried lily bulb scales from Hunan, China
• Botanical source Lilium brownii, a classic TCM herb
• Sun-dried whole scales with natural ivory color and mild sweetness
• Traditionally associated with moistening the lungs and calming the spirit in TCM theory
• Versatile for herbal teas, congee, soups, and decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Typically ivory to pale yellow, slightly translucent curved scales with a firm, brittle texture. The aroma is mild and faintly floral, and when simmered or brewed the scales turn soft and tender with a gently sweet, starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into herbal teas with rock sugar or chrysanthemum
• Add to congee with lotus seed and goji berry
• Cook in nourishing soups with pear or pork
• Use in traditional decoctions and seasonal dessert soups

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai He is traditionally used to nourish yin, moisten the lungs, and clear the heart, and it appears in classical preparations such as Bai He Gu Jin Tang. It is commonly paired with tremella, lotus seed, pear, or goji berry in autumn and winter soups, congee, and sweet dessert soups. Folk tradition also uses it in herbal teas during dry seasons.

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