Dried Lanzhou Lily Bulb Bai He 500g Sweet Lily Bulbs for Congee and Soup

Dried Lanzhou Lily Bulb, known in TCM as Bai He (百合), from Lilium brownii var. viridulum. These sweet lily bulb scales are sun-dried and cleaned, a traditional Chinese botanical valued in TCM for its sweet and slightly cold nature with associations to the heart and lung channels. Traditionally used in congee, soups, and herbal cooking, it is a versatile pantry ingredient for daily wellness cuisine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Lanzhou sweet lily bulb, a prized regional variety in Chinese herbal cuisine
• Identified in TCM as Bai He (百合), sourced from Lilium brownii var. viridulum
• Sun-dried bulb scales with a clean, natural processing method
• Traditionally associated with moistening the lungs and calming the spirit in TCM theory
• Ideal for congee, soups, and sweet herbal desserts

Quality & Sensory

Typically ivory to pale yellow in color with a firm, slightly translucent texture. The dried scales carry a mild, starchy aroma, and when cooked they turn soft and tender with a naturally sweet, delicate flavor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into rice congee with lotus seed or goji berry
• Add to slow-cooked soups with pork or chicken
• Use in sweet herbal desserts and double-boiled drinks
• Incorporate into stir-fried or steamed seasonal dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Bai He is traditionally associated with nourishing yin, moistening the lungs, and clearing the heart. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter cooking, often paired with tremella, lotus seed, pear, or goji berry in soups and sweet soups. Folk practice also includes steaming or double-boiling lily bulb with honey as a traditional home preparation.

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