Longya Baihe Dried Lily Bulb Slices Hunan Longya Lily for Soup Congee and Herbal Tea 500g

Longya Lily Bulb Slices, known in TCM as Long Ya Bai He (龙牙百合), are dried slices of Lilium brownii bulb, a prized edible botanical from Longhui, Hunan. Traditionally associated with moistening the lungs and calming the spirit in TCM theory, this slightly cold, sweet herb is a staple in soups, congee, and herbal teas. A natural food product for everyday culinary and traditional wellness use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Longya lily bulb slices from Longhui, Hunan, a renowned lily-growing region
• Botanical source Lilium brownii, sold as dried edible bulb slices
• Traditionally used in TCM to nourish yin, moisten the lungs, and ease the mind
• Sun-dried and naturally processed with no added ingredients
• Versatile for soups, congee, herbal teas, and seasonal cooking

Quality & Sensory

Typically ivory white to pale yellow with a firm, slightly translucent texture and a clean, mild botanical aroma. When simmered, the slices soften to a gentle, starchy sweetness with a smooth, comforting finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into soups with pork, chicken, or lotus seed
• Cook into sweet congee with rice, red dates, or goji berries
• Steep as a mild herbal tea or add to dessert soups
• Use in autumn and winter seasonal dishes for moistening nourishment

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, lily bulb is sweet and slightly cold and is traditionally associated with the heart and lung channels. It has long been simmered in soups and congee, often paired with lotus seed, tremella, goji berries, or rock sugar, especially in autumn and winter when dryness is a concern. Folk practice also uses it in sweet dessert soups for a soothing, nourishing quality.

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