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Why is Lanzhou lily hailed as the finest of all lilies

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The lily is a perennial herbaceous plant with brilliant flowers and a long blooming period, elegant and refined, delightful to the eye, and cultivated throughout the country. The lily is not only a famous ornamental flower but also a well-known precious food nationwide, with the Lanzhou lily being the most famous, often used for state banquets and for receiving distinguished guests. The Lanzhou lily is as white as jade in color, large in form and fragrant in taste, with thick and delicate flesh, rich in protein, carbohydrates, minerals and pectin, and low in crude fiber. It can be eaten steamed, stir-fried or boiled; steamed lily in particular is as white as jade, sweet and delicious, excellent in color, aroma and taste

The lily is a perennial herbaceous plant with brilliant flowers and a long blooming period, elegant and refined, delightful to the eye, and cultivated throughout the country. The lily is not only a famous ornamental flower but also a well-known precious food nationwide, with the Lanzhou lily being the most famous, often used for state banquets and for receiving distinguished guests. The Lanzhou lily is as white as jade in color, large in form and fragrant in taste, with thick and delicate flesh, rich in protein, carbohydrates, minerals and pectin, and low in crude fiber. It can be eaten steamed, stir-fried or boiled; steamed lily in particular is as white as jade, sweet and delicious, excellent in color, aroma and taste. Various foods made from lily, such as cakes, sauces and powders, are even finer gifts for giving to relatives and friends.

The lily can also be used as medicine, with effects of eliminating phlegm, relieving cough, moistening the lungs, strengthening the stomach, regulating the spleen, calming the nerves and soothing the heart, tonifying the middle and boosting qi, clearing heat and reducing fever, promoting blood circulation, and nourishing and strengthening the body. It has a very good therapeutic effect on pulmonary tuberculosis and chronic bronchitis.

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