Dried Longan Pulp Gui Yuan Rou Seedless Pitted 500g Bulk Loose for Tea Soup and Cooking

Dried Longan Pulp, known in TCM as Gui Yuan Rou (桂圆肉), is the seedless dried aril of Dimocarpus longan. This pitted, ready-to-use fruit flesh is a classic food-and-medicine herb traditionally valued for nourishing the heart and blood in TCM theory. Sweet in flavor and warm in nature, it is commonly simmered in teas, soups, and congee. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless dried longan pulp with no shells or pits, ready to use
• Botanical source is Dimocarpus longan, a classic TCM food-and-medicine herb
• Traditionally associated with nourishing heart and blood in TCM theory
• Naturally sweet and chewy, suitable for teas, soups, and congee
• Supplied as bulk loose dried fruit from Guangxi, a major longan region

Quality & Sensory

The pulp typically appears amber to deep brown, with a soft, sticky, chewy texture and a rich honeyed aroma. When simmered or steeped, it typically yields a naturally sweet, mellow, caramel-like taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal teas with red dates or goji berries
• Add to sweet soups and desserts
• Cook into congee or rice porridge
• Use in braised dishes and traditional tonics
• Enjoy as a naturally sweet snack in small amounts

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gui Yuan Rou is traditionally used to nourish the heart and spleen and is a common ingredient in classic formulas such as Gui Pi Tang. It is often paired with red dates, goji berries, and lotus seeds in sweet soups and congee, especially during autumn and winter. Folk households also steep it in hot water as a comforting daily drink.

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