Bai He （百合）

Lily Bulb, Bulbus Lilii

Price range: $4.95 through $21.95

Bai He has been used in cases of dry coughts, sore throats, coughing blood, insomnia, restlessness, palpitations, and stomachache. Lily Bulb, dry or fresh, also makes for a delicious ingredient in breakfast porridge.

Temperature

Cold
Cool
Neutral
Warm
Hot

Flavor

Sour
Bitter
Sweet
Acrid
Salty
Neutral
Aromatic

Merdians

Bladder
Gallbladder
Heart
Kidney
Large Intestine
Liver
Lung
Pericardium
San Jiao
Small Intestine
Spleen
Stomach

Dosage

9-30g

Actions

Nourishes Yin

Moistens the Lungs

Clears Heat

Calms the Spirit

Harmonizes the Middle Jiao

Disclaimers

*The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a licensed physician before taking supplements or new medication.

Please Note: Do not self-prescribe herbs. A single herb is rarely eaten on its own, but as part of a formula containing several ingredients that act together. Always consult a certified Tradtional Oriental Medicine practitioner before using herbs.