Longya Lily / Long Ya Bai He 8oz

Description

【Benefits】

Longya Lily is highly valued for its health – promoting effects. In traditional practice, it can
nourish yin and moisten the lungs, effectively alleviating symptoms like dry cough with little sputum, sore throat, and chest tightness caused by lung yin deficiency. It also
clears the heart and calms the mind, helping to improve sleep quality for people with insomnia, dreaminess, irritability, or restlessness due to heart yin inadequacy. From a modern medical perspective, Longya Lily contains bioactive components such as lily polysaccharides and alkaloids, which have antioxidant properties to protect cells from damage. These components also help regulate the immune system, enhancing the body’s resistance to external stimuli, and may have a mild sedative effect to relieve anxiety.

【Nicknames】

Longya Lily, Dragon’s Tooth Lily, Lilium brownii var. viridulum, Baihua Lily (White Flower Lily)

【Properties and Tastes】

Tastes sweet; neutral in nature; enters the Lung and Heart meridians

【Nutritional Value】

Longya Lily is a nutrient – dense ingredient. It is rich in
lily polysaccharides, the core bioactive component that supports immune function and helps regulate the body’s metabolic balance. It contains various
alkaloids (such as liliorine) which contribute to its calming and mind – soothing effects. Additionally, it provides essential vitamins including B – group vitamins (aiding in energy metabolism) and vitamin C (boosting antioxidant capacity). For minerals, it is a good source of potassium (maintaining heart function), calcium (strengthening bones), and phosphorus (supporting cellular physiological processes). The dietary fiber in Longya Lily also promotes intestinal peristalsis, aiding in digestion.

【Storage Methods】

• For
  fresh Longya Lily bulbs: Store them in the refrigerator at 0 – 5℃. Wrap them in a damp paper towel first to retain moisture, then place in a breathable plastic bag. They can be preserved for 1 – 2 weeks. Avoid freezing as it may damage the texture.
• For
  dried Longya Lily: Keep it in a cool, dry, and well – ventilated place, away from direct sunlight and high humidity (to prevent mold). Store in airtight containers like sealed glass jars or vacuum – packed bags to avoid moisture absorption and oxidation. If stored properly, dried lily can last for 6 – 12 months.
• Regularly check stored lily (fresh or dried) for spoilage signs: fresh bulbs with soft rot or unusual odor, dried ones with mold or discoloration should be discarded immediately to prevent spread of spoilage.