Dried Lychee Seed Li Zhi He 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Tea and Decoction

Dried Lychee Seed, known in TCM as Li Zhi He (荔枝核), from Litchi chinensis. These dried seeds are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient, traditionally associated with regulating qi and dispersing stagnation. In TCM theory they are considered warm in nature with a sweet and slightly bitter flavor. Commonly simmered in decoctions or steeped in hot water for traditional herbal tea.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM herb Li Zhi He (荔枝核) in dried whole seed form
• Botanical source Litchi chinensis, the lychee fruit seed
• Traditionally associated with regulating qi and dispersing stagnation
• Sun-dried and prepackaged for convenient storage and use
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically reddish-brown to dark brown seeds with a hard, smooth, slightly glossy surface and an oval shape. The aroma is mild and faintly starchy, and when simmered or steeped the liquid typically carries a light, slightly astringent and subtly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steeped in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Added to soup packs in traditional cooking
• Used in seasonal herbal preparations at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, lychee seed is traditionally used to move qi and ease discomfort associated with qi stagnation, and it is a familiar ingredient in folk decoctions. It is often paired with herbs such as tangerine seed or fennel in traditional formulas, and commonly prepared by simmering the dried seeds in water for a warm herbal drink.

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