Dried White Hyacinth Bean Flower Bian Dou Hua Bulk Herbal Tea Ingredient Lablab Flower

Dried White Hyacinth Bean Flower, known in TCM as Bian Dou Hua (扁豆花), from the flowers of Lablab purpureus. These whole dried blossoms are a classic cold-and-rare Chinese medicinal material, traditionally valued in herbal practice for their light, neutral character. In TCM theory they are traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Suitable for herbal teas, decoctions, and culinary preparations; this is a food-grade agricultural product, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried flowers of white hyacinth bean, a classic cold-and-rare Chinese herb
• Botanical source Lablab purpureus with Chinese name Bian Dou Hua (扁豆花)
• Original whole-flower form with no further processing
• Traditionally used in TCM for summer dampness and digestive support
• Sold by the jin in bulk quantities with favorable pricing for larger orders

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light yellow dried blossoms, flat and slightly curled with a delicate, papery texture. The aroma is mild and faintly floral, and when steeped or decocted the infusion typically carries a light, clean, gently herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a light herbal flower tea
• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other herbs
• Add to congee or summer soups in traditional cooking
• Blend into seasonal herbal drink mixes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bian Dou Hua is traditionally associated with clearing summer dampness and supporting the spleen and stomach. It has commonly been prepared as a simple infusion or added to decoctions, often paired with herbs such as lotus leaf or honeysuckle in summer drinks. Folk tradition also uses the flowers in congee and light seasonal soups during hot, humid weather.

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