Dried Lily Bulb Bai He 百合 Broken Granules Bulk 500g Hunan Longshan Sun Dried

Dried Lily Bulb, known in TCM as Bai He (百合), from Lilium brownii, is a sun-dried bulb product supplied as broken granules for convenient cooking. In TCM theory, Bai He is traditionally associated with moistening the lungs and calming the spirit, with a sweet and slightly cold nature entering the heart and lung channels. This bulk culinary herb is suitable for soups, congee, and herbal decoctions.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai He dried lily bulb sourced from Longshan, Hunan, a recognized lily-growing region
• Botanical source Lilium brownii with bulb as the used plant part
• Broken granule form offers value for decoction, soups, and slow cooking
• Traditionally associated in TCM with moistening the lungs and calming the spirit
• Sun-dried processing with an 18-month shelf life under cool dry storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale ivory to light yellow with a firm, slightly translucent texture and a mild starchy aroma. When simmered, the pieces typically soften and release a gentle, subtly sweet flavor that blends well with both savory and sweet dishes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into congee with rice for a traditional morning dish
• Add to slow-cooked soups with lotus seed or snow fungus
• Use in herbal decoctions alongside other TCM botanicals
• Incorporate into sweet desserts and seasonal culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Bai He is commonly simmered in congee, soups, and decoctions, often paired with lotus seed, tremella, or goji berry. It is traditionally associated with nourishing lung yin and easing restlessness, and is a familiar ingredient in autumn and winter home cooking.

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