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

Dried Litchi Seed, known in TCM as Li Zhi He (荔枝核), from Litchi chinensis, the cleaned and sun-dried seed of the lychee fruit. In TCM theory it is warm in nature with a slightly bitter and acrid taste, traditionally associated with the liver and stomach channels. This pre-packaged raw botanical is typically used in decoctions and herbal formulas. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Litchi Seed, a classic raw herb in the Chinese materia medica
• Botanical source Litchi chinensis, seed part, sun-dried whole seeds
• Known in TCM as Li Zhi He (荔枝核), traditionally associated with the liver and stomach channels
• Carefully dried and pre-packaged in two sealed 250g containers for a total of 500g
• Suitable for decoction pieces, herbal teas, and traditional formula preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically oval to oblong seeds with a reddish-brown to dark brown surface and a hard, dense texture. The cut surface is usually pale and starchy. Aroma is mild and slightly starchy, and decocted liquid typically carries a faintly bitter, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a component of herbal tea blends
• Combine with other herbs such as Ju He (orange seed) in classic pairings
• Use in seasonal wellness soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Li Zhi He is traditionally used to regulate qi and disperse stagnation, and it is a familiar ingredient in formulas addressing liver-stomach disharmony. It is commonly decocted with herbs such as Ju He (橘核) and Xiao Hui Xiang (小茴香) in classical pairings. Typical preparation involves simmering the dried seeds in water for a decoction.

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