White Hyacinth Bean Bai Bian Dou 500g Dried Seeds Traditional Chinese Herb for Soup and Decoction

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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. These whole seeds are a classic food-grade Chinese botanical traditionally valued for spleen and stomach support. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature, associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Traditionally used in soups, congee, and decoctions; not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

White Hyacinth Bean Bai Bian Dou 500g Dried Seeds Traditional Chinese Herb for Soup and Decoction overview
White Hyacinth Bean Bai Bian Dou 500g Dried Seeds Traditional Chinese Herb for Soup and Decoction overview

Key Selling Points

  • Whole dried white hyacinth bean seeds, a classic Chinese medicinal food
  • Botanical source Dolichos lablab, mature seeds only
  • Known in TCM as Bai Bian Dou (白扁豆), sweet and slightly warm
  • Traditionally associated with strengthening the spleen and resolving dampness
  • Versatile for soups, congee, and herbal decoctions
White Hyacinth Bean Bai Bian Dou 500g Dried Seeds Traditional Chinese Herb for Soup and Decoction key features
White Hyacinth Bean Bai Bian Dou 500g Dried Seeds Traditional Chinese Herb for Soup and Decoction key features

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 bite with a gentle, slightly sweet taste.

White Hyacinth Bean Bai Bian Dou 500g Dried Seeds Traditional Chinese Herb for Soup and Decoction quality and texture
White Hyacinth Bean Bai Bian Dou 500g Dried Seeds Traditional Chinese Herb for Soup and Decoction quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried Chinese herbal seed
Chinese Name 白扁豆
Pinyin Bai Bian Dou
Botanical Name Dolichos lablab
Plant Part Mature seed
Net Weight 500 g
White Hyacinth Bean Bai Bian Dou 500g Dried Seeds Traditional Chinese Herb for Soup and Decoction specifications
White Hyacinth Bean Bai Bian Dou 500g Dried Seeds Traditional Chinese Herb for Soup and Decoction specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Simmered into nourishing soups with grains or lean meats
  • Cooked into rice congee for a mild, starchy staple
  • Added to herbal decoction blends in traditional practice
  • Used in seasonal culinary dishes featuring Chinese botanicals
White Hyacinth Bean Bai Bian Dou 500g Dried Seeds Traditional Chinese Herb for Soup and Decoction in use
White Hyacinth Bean Bai Bian Dou 500g Dried Seeds Traditional Chinese Herb for Soup and Decoction in use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Bian Dou is traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, transform dampness, and ease summer damp-related discomfort. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Dang Shen, Bai Zhu, and Fu Ling in classic formulas, or cooked with rice and lotus seeds in daily congee. Traditional preparation often involves stir-frying the seeds before decoction.

White Hyacinth Bean Bai Bian Dou 500g Dried Seeds Traditional Chinese Herb for Soup and Decoction preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: It is 500 g of whole dried white hyacinth bean seeds, known in TCM as Bai Bian Dou (白扁豆), from the plant Dolichos lablab.

Q: What is its traditional value?

A: In TCM theory it is sweet and slightly warm and traditionally associated with strengthening the spleen and resolving dampness.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: It is typically simmered in soups, cooked into congee, or added to herbal decoctions until soft.

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Packaging specifications 250 grams, 500 grams, 1000 grams, 2000 grams, 100 grams

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