Dried Lily Bulb (Lilium lancifolium) — Hunan-Origin Bai He for Tea, Soup & Congee
Price range: $5.66 through $16.11
Description
Dried Lily Bulb (Lilium lancifolium) is the dried, scaly bulb of a treasured food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bǎi Hé (百合). Grown and processed in Hunan Province, this food-herb ingredient has been prized for centuries as a gentle, yin-nourishing botanical used to moisten dryness, calm the spirit, and support restful sleep. Its nature is sweet and slightly cold, making it a mild yet deeply nourishing herb for the Heart and Lung channels.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional yin-nourishing food herb
- Hunan-origin dried lily bulb
- Lilium lancifolium
- Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
- 500g bulk pack for daily kitchen use
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale ivory to creamy white color, firm yet tender texture, and faintly sweet botanical aroma. When simmered, the petals soften into a delicate, slightly starchy mouthfeel and release a clean, mildly sweet flavor that blends quietly into broths, teas, and porridge without overpowering other ingredients.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Food-Herb Bulb |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Bai He (Dried Lily Bulb) |
| Botanical Name | Lilium lancifolium |
| Origin | Hunan Province, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Shelf Life | 18 months |
Usage Scenarios
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Herbal tea blends
- Congee and grain porridge
- Seasonal slow-cooking
- Soup-pack ingredient
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Bai He is decocted into soups, sweet congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment and calm the spirit. It is a classic ingredient in autumn soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like Yu Zhu, goji berry, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with lotus seed and longan for a light, mildly sweet infusion taken in the evening.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Bai He?
A: Bai He is the common Chinese name for the dried bulb of Lilium lancifolium, also known as dried lily bulb. It is a traditional food herb used in tea, soup, and congee.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Bai He?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Bai He is associated with nourishing yin, moistening the Lung, and calming the spirit. It is often used in soups and teas for daily seasonal nourishment and restful evenings.
Q: How do I use dried lily bulb?
A: Rinse the petals and simmer them with soup ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
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| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Dragon tooth lily special selection 0 5kg piece, Lanzhou sweet lily selection 0 5kg item, Lanzhou sweet lily unified goods 0 5kg piece, Medicinal selection 0 5kg item, Medicinal goods 0 5kg item, Sweet lily for food factories the quality is a bit poor please be careful when photographing 0 5kg piece, Special lily for pharmaceutical factories the quality is a bit poor please be careful when photographing 0 5kg piece |
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