Herbboy Lily Bulb / Pak Hup / 无硫百合

Lily bulb provides protein and starch. Additionally, they contain small amounts of calcium, iron, phosphorus, and vitamins B1, B2 and C.
In traditional Chinese medicine, lily bulb is considered sweet and cooling in properties. The herb is also associated to the lung and heart meridians and help to relieve coughs, dry throats, clear heat, and moisten the lung. Dried lily bulb is also used as an herb to calm the spirit, promote restful sleep, and lessen irritability.
Fresh and dried lily bulb can be used in both sweet dessert soups and savory soups in Chinese cooking.
百合入心经，能清心除烦，宁心安神，用于热病后余热未消、神思恍惚、失眠多梦、心情抑郁等病症。 百合洁白娇艳，鲜品富含黏液质及维生素，对皮肤细胞新陈代谢有益，常食百合，有一定美容作用。 油性皮肤的人多吃百合对皮肤特别好。
Preparation:
Dried lily bulb do not need much preparation. They are simply rinsed and used in cooking.
If making soups with dried lily bulb, note that over cooking will cause the dried petals to disintegrate, causing your soup a little cloudy or chalky. Follow your recipe for appropriate cook time.
用清水稍微洗一洗，可以煮糖水/汤包/凉茶，一般不建议长时间煎煮避免汤水浓稠。建议煮沸后下。