Lulu Tong Sweetgum Fruit 500g Dried Liquidambar Fructus Traditional Herbal Decoction Ingredient

Dried Sweetgum Fruit, known in TCM as Lu Lu Tong (路路通), from Liquidambar formosana, the mature fruit of the sweetgum tree. These naturally sun-dried whole fruits are a classic raw botanical in the Chinese herbal cabinet. In TCM theory, Lu Lu Tong is neutral in nature with a bitter flavor and is traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and folk formulas, it is intended for adults; special populations should consult a practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Lu Lu Tong (路路通) fruits, a classic TCM raw botanical
• Botanical source Liquidambar formosana, mature fruit naturally sun-dried
• Traditionally associated with unblocking the channels in TCM theory
• Neutral nature and bitter flavor, entering the liver and kidney channels traditionally
• 500g bulk pack suited to decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried fruits are roundish with a honeycomb-like surface of small openings, brownish to grayish-brown in color, light and brittle in texture, with a faint woody aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a mild, slightly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to folk-style soup and broth preparations
• Used in seasonal herbal formulas with other botanicals
• Stored as a staple raw herb in the home herbal cabinet

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Lu Lu Tong is traditionally used to unblock the channels and collaterals, dispel wind-dampness, and promote urination, and it appears in folk formulas for joint comfort and damp conditions. It is typically decocted alone or combined with herbs such as Du Huo, Sang Zhi, or Yi Yi Ren in wind-damp formulas. Decoction is the most common preparation, and the fruits are usually removed from the liquid before serving.

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