Dried Longya Lily Bulb Bai He 500g Loose Sulfur-Free Hunan New Crop

Dried Lily Bulb, known in TCM as Bai He (百合), from Lilium brownii var. viridulum, prepared from the bulb scales and sun-dried. This Longya-style lily from Hunan is sulfur-free and sold as a raw edible botanical. In TCM theory, lily bulb is sweet and slightly cold and is traditionally associated with the heart and lung channels. Commonly simmered in soups, congee, and herbal decoctions.

Key Selling Points

• Longya lily bulb dried slices from Hunan new crop
• Known in TCM as Bai He (百合), Lilium brownii var. viridulum
• Sun-dried and sulfur-free processing
• 500g loose bulk pack for home herbal use
• Traditionally used in soups, congee, and decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale ivory to creamy white with flat, curved scales and a firm, slightly starchy texture. The aroma is mild and faintly sweet, and cooked lily bulb typically tastes soft, starchy, and gently sweet.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into sweet soups with rock sugar and pear
• Cooked in congee with lotus seed and rice
• Added to herbal decoctions and tonic soups
• Used in seasonal autumn cooking and desserts

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Bai He is traditionally associated with nourishing yin, moistening the lung, and quieting the spirit, and it is a classic autumn-season ingredient. Traditionally it is simmered with tremella, lotus seed, or pear in sweet soups, cooked into congee, or included in decoction formulas. It is also a familiar culinary ingredient in Chinese kitchens for both savory soups and desserts.

FAQ Q&A