Bai Bian Dou (Dolichos lablab) — Yunnan Dried White Hyacinth Bean, Food-Herb 500g
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Description
Bai Bian Dou (Dolichos lablab), also known as White Hyacinth Bean or Lablab Seed, is the dried mature seed of a highly revered traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bái Biǎn Dòu (白扁豆). For centuries, Bai Bian Dou has been prized as a gentle, spleen-supporting, and dampness-transforming herb, used in daily congee, soups, and herbal tonics to support digestion and restore easy balance. Its nature is sweet and slightly warm, making it a mild yet profoundly nourishing staple for harmonizing the Middle Burner and supporting the Spleen and Stomach.


Key Selling Points
- Traditional food-herb (药食同源) ingredient
- Yunnan-origin white hyacinth bean
- Low-temperature dried to preserve quality
- 500g dried seed, ready for congee and soup
- Spleen-supporting, dampness-transforming herb


Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried at low temperature to preserve its creamy ivory color, smooth plump texture, and mild, faintly sweet aroma. When simmered, the beans soften into a tender, mealy bite and release a gentle, subtly nutty flavor that lends body and quiet sweetness to congee, broths, and herbal decoctions.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Food-Herb Seed |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Bai Bian Dou |
| Botanical Name | Dolichos lablab |
| Origin | Yunnan, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Low-Temperature Dried |


Usage Scenarios
- Chinese-style congee and grain porridge
- Herbal soup and broth
- Medicinal food soup packs
- Daily food-herb tea blends
- Seasonal damp-weather nourishment


Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Bai Bian Dou is simmered into congee, soups, and gentle tonics to support the Spleen and Stomach and transform dampness. It is a common ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like Chinese yam, lotus seed, and jujube. As a daily food-herb, it is cooked alone or blended into congee for a soft, mildly sweet bowl that anchors the Middle Burner and supports easy digestion.

FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Bai Bian Dou?
A: Bai Bian Dou is the common Chinese name for the dried mature seed of Dolichos lablab, also called White Hyacinth Bean or Lablab Seed. It is a traditional food herb used in congee, soups, and herbal tonics.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Bai Bian Dou?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Bai Bian Dou is associated with supporting the Spleen and Stomach, transforming dampness, and harmonizing the Middle Burner. It is often used in congee and soups for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Bai Bian Dou?
A: Rinse the beans and simmer them with congee or soup ingredients until tender, or cook them as part of a food-herb tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.72 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 8 cm |
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