White Hyacinth Bean Bai Bian Dou 500g Dried Dolichos Seeds for Cooking and Herbal Soup
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Description
White Hyacinth Bean, known in TCM as Bai Bian Dou (白扁豆), is the dried mature seed of Dolichos lablab L. This 500g pack contains whole, unprocessed seeds sold as a food-grade agricultural product. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with a sweet, slightly warm nature and the spleen and stomach channels. Traditionally used in soups, congee, and decoctions, it is a versatile pantry herb for everyday culinary and herbal preparation.



Key Selling Points
- Whole dried white hyacinth bean seeds in natural unprocessed form
- Botanical source Dolichos lablab L. with Chinese name Bai Bian Dou 白扁豆
- New-crop 500g resealable bag suitable for bulk herbal cooking
- Traditionally valued in TCM for spleen and stomach support
- Versatile for soups, congee, decoctions, and seasonal dishes



Quality & Sensory
Seeds are typically flat, oval, and creamy white with a smooth, firm texture. They carry a mild, starchy aroma and, when simmered, develop a soft, mealy texture with a gentle, slightly sweet bean flavor.



Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried raw herb, food-grade agricultural product |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 白扁豆 |
| Pinyin | Bai Bian Dou |
| Botanical Name | Dolichos lablab L. |
| Plant Part | Dried mature seed |
| Net Weight | 500g resealable bag |



Usage Scenarios
- Simmer into herbal soups with lotus seed, poria, or Chinese yam
- Cook into rice congee for a traditional daily dish
- Add to decoctions prepared according to TCM formulas
- Use in summer seasonal dishes such as hyacinth bean soup



Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Bai Bian Dou is traditionally used to strengthen the spleen and transform dampness, and it is a common ingredient in classic formulas such as Si Jun Zi Tang variations and summer dampness recipes. It is often cooked with Chinese yam, lotus seed, and coix seed in congee or soup, and is traditionally favored during humid summer months.

FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is 500g of whole dried white hyacinth bean seeds, known in TCM as Bai Bian Dou, from the plant Dolichos lablab L.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with strengthening the spleen and resolving dampness, and is commonly added to soups, congee, and decoctions.
Q: How is it prepared?
A: Rinse and simmer the seeds until soft, then add to soups, congee, or herbal decoctions as desired.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.55 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 15 × 6 cm |
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