Dried Lychee Seed Li Zhi He 500g Bulk Selected Sulfur Free Culinary Herb

Dried Lychee Seed, known in TCM as Li Zhi He (荔枝核), from Litchi chinensis, the seed of the lychee fruit. These selected whole seeds are dried and offered in bulk without sulfur fumigation. In TCM theory Li Zhi He is warm in nature with a sweet and slightly bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the liver and stomach channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and culinary preparations, it is a food-grade botanical for experienced herbal users.

Key Selling Points

• Selected dried lychee seeds sold in bulk loose form
• Botanical source Litchi chinensis seed known as Li Zhi He
• Sulfur-free processing for cleaner traditional use
• Warm sweet and slightly bitter TCM profile
• Suited for decoctions soups and culinary herbal recipes

Quality & Sensory

Typically the seeds are oval and hard with a reddish brown to dark brown surface and a smooth or slightly textured shell. They have a faint characteristic aroma and a mild sweet slightly bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to slow-cooked soups with other botanicals
• Use in culinary recipes following traditional preparation
• Blend into seasonal herbal formulas for home use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Li Zhi He is traditionally used in decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Xiao Hu Xiang or Wu Yao in classic formulas for qi regulation. It is commonly broken or crushed before simmering to release its flavor. Traditional folk use also includes adding it to soups and seasonal wellness preparations, especially in cooler months.

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