Dried Lily Bulb (Lilium lancifolium) — Long Ya Bai He, Sulfur-Free Food Herb for Soup & Tea

Dried Lily Bulb (Lilium lancifolium), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bǎi Hé (百合) and prized as Long Ya Bai He (龙牙百合), is the dried, scaly bulb of a revered food herb. For centuries, Bai He has been treasured as a gentle, yin-nourishing and spirit-calming herb, traditionally used to moisten dryness, soothe the Lung, and quiet the heart. Its nature is sweet and slightly cold, making it a mild yet profoundly nourishing ingredient for soups, congee, and daily teas.

Key Selling Points

• Sulfur-free, naturally dried lily bulb
• Long Ya Bai He variety from Gansu
• Traditional yin-nourishing food herb
• Ideal for soup, congee, and herbal tea
• New-crop, clean dried quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale ivory to creamy white color, firm yet tender texture, and faintly sweet, clean aroma. When simmered, the petals soften into a delicate, slightly chewy consistency and release a mild, subtly sweet flavor that lends gentle body to broths and teas without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Herbal tea blends
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Medicinal food soup packs

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Bai He is decocted into soups, sweet congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment and calm the spirit. It is a classic ingredient in autumn soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like lotus seed, goji berry, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and rock sugar for a light, mildly sweet infusion.

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