What is lily?

What is lily?

Lily is a plant of the genus Lilium in the family Liliaceae. It is also known as Jiufan, Chongmai, Zhongting, Chongxiang, Moro, Qiangqu, and Lily Garlic. Lily is usually available around November every year. Its more common production areas include Hunan, Shandong, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Anhui and other regions.

What does lily look like?

The bulb of lily is spherical, with a diameter of 2-4.5 cm. Its scales are generally lanceolate and white in color. The leaves are usually scattered, and the flowering period is around June.

Lily recipe

1. Lily porridge

Generally, when cooking porridge, wash the lilies and put some in. After cooking, the lilies will be cooked and you can eat them.

2. Lily scrambled eggs

Put oil in the pan and stir-fry the eggs for a few minutes, then remove and set aside. Put the lily in the pan, add green pepper and carrot, then add the eggs and white sugar and stir-fry for a few minutes.

The efficacy and function of lily

The main effects of lily are nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, clearing the heart and calming the mind. In addition, it can also be used for symptoms such as yin deficiency and dry cough, fatigue cough and cough with blood. If you suffer from insomnia and nightmares, you can also eat lily.