Dried Night Blooming Cereus - 111029

Dried Night-Blooming Cereus (Dried Cereus Flower)

Chinese name: 霸王花 / 盧花
Scientific name: Epiphyllum oxypetalum
Common names: Night-Blooming Cereus, Queen of the Night, Cereus Flower

What It Is

Night-Blooming Cereus is a cactus flower that blooms only at night. After harvesting, the flowers are sun-dried and commonly used in Chinese herbal soups—especially Cantonese slow-boiled soups (老火湯).

Key Benefits

✔ Soothes lung dryness

• Traditionally used to relieve dry throat, mild cough, or heat-related lung irritation.

✔ Clears heat & supports detox

• Often used with pork, ribs, or chicken to make a cooling, gentle soup.

✔ Supports digestion

• Mildly aids the stomach and helps reduce internal heat.

✔ Rich in plant fiber

• Helps nourish the body without being heavy or greasy.

Flavor & Texture

• Flavour: light, slightly sweet, refreshing
• Texture: soft after simmering, blends well into soup

Common Culinary Uses

1. 霸王花無花果豬骨湯

• Night-Blooming Cereus + dried figs + pork bones
• Very classic Cantonese cooling soup

2. 霸王花雪梨豬展湯

• Helps relieve throat dryness

3. 霸王花火鴨湯

• Richer version, good in cooler weather

How to Prepare

1. Rinse quickly
2. Soak 5–10 minutes (optional)
3. Add to soup and simmer 1.5–3 hours