Lulutong Sweetgum Fruit 500g Dried Liquidambar Fructus Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Lulutong (路路通) is the dried mature fruit of Liquidambar formosana, known in TCM as Fructus Liquidambaris or sweetgum fruit. These sliced, whole-fruit pieces are traditionally associated with unblocking meridians and promoting smooth flow of qi and water. In TCM theory, Lulutong is bitter and neutral and enters the liver and kidney channels. Store sealed in a cool dry place and use under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Lulutong (路路通) dried sweetgum fruit from Liquidambar formosana
• Sliced processing makes the fruits convenient for decoction and herbal tea
• Traditionally used in TCM to unblock meridians and support smooth flow
• Bitter and neutral in nature, traditionally entering the liver and kidney channels
• Suitable for herbal shops, decoction blends, and daily traditional wellness use

Quality & Sensory

Typically the fruits are round, spiky, honeycomb-like spheres in grayish brown to dark brown tones with a woody, lightweight texture. They carry a faint herbal aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically tastes mildly bitter and earthy.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea with other botanicals
• Added to soup packs in traditional seasonal cooking
• Used by herbal practitioners in customized formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Lulutong is traditionally associated with unblocking the meridians, promoting the flow of qi, and supporting comfortable joints and smooth water metabolism. It is commonly decocted alone or combined with herbs such as Dang Gui or Yi Mu Cao in traditional formulas, and is also used in seasonal foot-soak and external wash practices in folk herbalism.

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