Dried Lychee Seed Li Zhi He 500g Premium Natural Herb for Decoction and Tea

Dried Lychee Seed, known in TCM as Li Zhi He (荔枝核), from Litchi chinensis. These dried seeds are sun-dried whole seeds of the lychee fruit, a classic Chinese herbal material. In TCM theory, lychee seed is warm in nature with a sweet and slightly bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the liver and stomach channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, it is valued in traditional herbal practice. Store frozen and use as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Premium grade dried lychee seed, a traditional Chinese herbal material
• Botanical source Litchi chinensis, known in TCM as Li Zhi He (荔枝核)
• Sun-dried whole seeds with natural appearance and traditional processing
• Traditionally associated with the liver and stomach channels in TCM theory
• 500g pre-packaged supply suitable for decoction and herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically oval to oblong seeds with a reddish-brown to dark brown surface and a hard, dense texture. The aroma is typically mild and slightly starchy, and decocted liquid traditionally carries a subtle sweet-bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to herbal soup preparations
• Used in folk herbal tea blends
• Incorporated into seasonal herbal formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, lychee seed is traditionally used to regulate qi and disperse stagnation, and it is a common ingredient in classical formulas for soothing the liver channel. It is often decocted together with other herbs such as tangerine seed or fennel in traditional preparations. Traditionally prepared by simmering the dried seeds in water for herbal decoction.

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