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Lily bulbs (or lilium), also known as bai he in China, are used for dry cough and heat in the lung, dry throat, dry nose and conditions such as bronchitis, pharyngitis, wheezing, hot palms and soles, night sweats, and chronic sore throat. They nourish the heart and the lungs, relieve coughs, and calm the spirit. They are good for the lungs and appear in many anti-flu recipes. Lily bulbs help reduce internal heat and is often consumed in the summer months.

Lilies are grown as ornamental plants, food, and for medicinal purposes. The bulbs, which are used for planting new plants, have been used medicinally for centuries. Lily bulbs are the scales of the bulbs of the tiger lily flower. The dried lily bulbs should not be mistaken with the dried lily buds which is a different part of the tiger lily plant. The bulbs are used in herbal remedies. They are traditionally gathered in the autumn.

Food Usage:

Lily bulbs grow in northern China at altitudes between 6,500 and 10,000 feet. They are most commonly cultivated and sold in the Chinese culture and used as a luxury or health food as they’re sweet to taste, although some species can be quite bitter.

They can abe found in sweet soups, savory soups, sweet congee and sweet soupy desserts, and various Asian dishes. If used in soups, it will thicken the soup is boiled too long since the bulb flakes will disintegrate and “melt” into the soup. Dried lily bulb flakes will need to be rinsed in warm water and can be directly used to soups. Fresh lily bulbs need to be thoroughly washed as the bulbs contain a fair amount of dirt. Ideally, remove each bulb leave and scrub under running warm water.

Nutrition Facts:

Lily bulbs are high in protein, starch and plenty of vitamins. They contain small amounts of calcium, iron, phosphorus and vitamins B1, B2 and C.

Medicinal Usage:

The medicinal use of lily bulbs dates back to the second century B.C. in some parts of Asia, and even the ancient Greeks and Romans utilized these plants for medical purposes. China still uses the lily bulb for food and medicinal treatments.

According to Chinese tradition, lily bulbs have sweet and slightly cold properties, and are associated with the Lung and Heart meridians. It can soothe a dry throat, relieve a cough and aid with heart palpitations. Lily bulbs are used to relieve coughs, dry throats and other respiratory conditions.

Lily bulbs are also used to treat heart palpitations, low fever, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, and insomnia. In addition, they are used as a sedative, and are applied for clearing heat, calming the spirit, treating restlessness and irritability, and inducing relaxation and peaceful sleep.

Its tonic properties make it a good herb for promoting restful sleep and treating restlessness and irritability. Lily bulb is often combined with other herbs, such as scrophularia, rehmannia root, and anemarrhena.

The Chinese also believe that lily bulb aids the kidneys. Other health uses for the lily bulb include treating insomnia, restlessness and irritability.

Chronic coughs
Chronic low-grade fever
Bronchitis
Insomnia

Application:

To prepare a lily bulb treatment for these ailments, scoop out a brown pear and remove the stem top. Fill the inside of the pear with rock sugar and pieces of lily bulb. Return the top of the pear and steam the fruit on a lightly oiled plate in a steaming pan. After about 1/2 hour (steaming time depends on the ripeness of the pear), remove the pear from the steaming pan and serve. This recipe helps strengthen the lungs, deactivate poisons and promote heart health.

Dosage:

10-30g per day