Dried Lily Bulb (Lilium lancifolium) Long Ya Bai He — Food Herb for Soup & Tea

Dried Lily Bulb (Lilium lancifolium), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bǎi Hé (百合) and specifically as Long Ya Bai He (龙牙百合), is the dried fleshy scale leaf of a highly revered food herb. For centuries, Bai He has been prized as a yin-nourishing, spirit-calming herb, traditionally used to moisten the Lungs, quiet the heart, and support restful sleep. Its nature is sweet and slightly cold, making it a gentle yet profoundly nourishing herb for soothing dryness and harmonizing the spirit.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional yin-nourishing and spirit-calming food herb
• Long Ya Bai He variety from Lanzhou
• Naturally sun-dried, no added sugar
• Suitable for soup, congee, and herbal tea
• Moisture content ≤ 13% for clean storage

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its creamy ivory color, firm yet tender texture, and mild, subtly sweet aroma. When simmered, the scales soften into a delicate, slightly chewy consistency and release a gentle sweetness that adds body to broths and teas without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Herbal tea blends
• Seasonal autumn nourishment
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Bai He is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment and calm the spirit. It is a classic ingredient in autumn soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like Yu Zhu, goji berry, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and wolfberry for a light, mildly sweet infusion, often enjoyed in the evening to support relaxation.

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