Seedless Dried Longan Flesh Gui Yuan Rou 500g Fujian Pitted Longan for Tea and Soup

Seedless Dried Longan Flesh, known in TCM as Gui Yuan Rou (桂圆肉), is the dried aril of Dimocarpus longan, a fruit closely related to lychee. In TCM theory it is considered sweet and warm and is traditionally associated with nourishing heart and spleen qi and blood. These pitted longan pieces are ready to steep in hot water, simmer in soups, or add to congee and desserts. Store sealed and refrigerate after opening.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless dried longan flesh with no pits, ready to use straight from the bag
• Botanical source Dimocarpus longan, known in TCM as Gui Yuan Rou (桂圆肉)
• Sourced from Fujian, a province traditionally prized for longan production
• Traditionally associated in TCM with nourishing heart and spleen blood
• Versatile for herbal tea, soups, congee, and sweet desserts

Quality & Sensory

The dried aril typically appears amber to deep golden brown with a soft, slightly sticky, chewy texture and a mellow fruity aroma. Steeped or simmered, it typically yields a naturally sweet, honey-like liquor with gentle caramel notes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water alone or with red dates and goji berries for a sweet herbal tea
• Simmer in soups with pork, chicken, or lotus seeds
• Add to congee or rice porridge for natural sweetness
• Use in sweet soups and desserts such as longan and egg dessert

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gui Yuan Rou is traditionally used to nourish heart and spleen blood and calm the spirit, and it appears in classic formulas such as Gui Pi Tang. Folk households commonly pair it with red dates, goji berries, and lotus seeds in teas and sweet soups, especially in autumn and winter. It is also a familiar ingredient in confinement and tonic cooking.

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