White Hyacinth Bean Bai Bian Dou 500g Dried Seeds Farm Grown Yunnan

White Hyacinth Bean, known in TCM as Bai Bian Dou (白扁豆), is the dried mature seed of Dolichos lablab, a legume traditionally used as both food and herb. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. These large farm-dried seeds are sun-dried whole grains suitable for soups, congee, and decoctions. Store at room temperature in a dry place and consult a qualified practitioner before regular herbal use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried white hyacinth bean seeds, a classic food-and-medicinal grain in Chinese tradition
• Botanical source Dolichos lablab, sold as raw edible agricultural produce
• Farm grown in Yunnan and simply sun-dried without further processing
• Large plump seeds with a clean white appearance, easy to cook and store
• Traditionally used in spleen-supporting soups, congee, and summer decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Typically the seeds are creamy white, oval and flattened, with a smooth firm texture and a mild, starchy aroma. When simmered they soften to a mealy, gently sweet taste that blends well with grains and broths.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into congee with rice or millet for a mild daily grain dish
• Add to slow-cooked soups with lotus seed, poria, or lean meat
• Boil as part of traditional summer decoctions with other mild herbs
• Cook with grains and beans in mixed grain and culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Bai Bian Dou is traditionally used to support the spleen and stomach and to address dampness, and it is a common ingredient in formulas such as Shen Ling Bai Zhu San. Traditionally it is simmered in congee or soups, often paired with lotus seed, Chinese yam, and coix seed, and it is a familiar addition to summer dietary routines.

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