Dried Lily Bulb Bai He 500g Edible Herb Food Grade

Dried Lily Bulb, known in TCM as Bai He (百合), from Lilium brownii, is a food-grade dried bulb prepared by natural sun-drying. In TCM theory it is sweet and slightly cold in nature and traditionally associated with the lung and heart channels. It is commonly used in soups, congee, and herbal teas, and is suitable for daily culinary and traditional wellness use.

Key Selling Points

• Food-grade dried lily bulb suitable for both culinary and traditional herbal use
• Known in TCM as Bai He (百合) from Lilium brownii
• Naturally sun-dried with no sulfur fumigation
• Sourced from Gansu province, a recognized lily-growing region
• 500g bulk pack with an 18-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The dried bulbs are typically ivory white to pale yellow with a firm, slightly translucent texture and a clean, mild botanical aroma. When simmered, they typically turn soft and starchy with a gentle, subtly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into soups with lotus seed or snow fungus
• Cooked into congee with rice or millet
• Steeped as a mild herbal tea with rock sugar
• Added to sweet desserts and seasonal dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai He is traditionally used to nourish yin and moisten the lung, and is traditionally associated with calming the spirit. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter cooking, often paired with tremella, lotus seed, goji berry, or pear in soups, congee, and steamed dishes. It is also included in classic food-therapy preparations for daily wellness.

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