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

Dried Lychee Seed, known in TCM as Li Zhi He (荔枝核), from Litchi chinensis, the seed of the lychee fruit. This pre-packaged raw herb is sun-dried and typically used whole or ground in traditional Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is warm in nature with a sweet and slightly bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the liver and stomach channels. Store at room temperature in a dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried lychee seed, a classic TCM raw herb known as Li Zhi He (荔枝核)
• Botanical source Litchi chinensis, seed part, sun-dried processing
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal decoctions and folk formulas
• Pre-packaged 500g canister with 12-month shelf life for convenient storage
• Versatile for grinding into powder, simmering in decoctions, or blending with other herbs

Quality & Sensory

Dried lychee seeds typically appear reddish-brown to dark brown with a hard, smooth, slightly glossy surface and an oval, flattened shape. They have a faint characteristic aroma and a bland, slightly astringent taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Grind into powder for use in folk herbal preparations
• Combine with other TCM herbs in seasonal wellness soups
• Brew as a component of traditional herbal tea blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Li Zhi He is warm in nature and traditionally associated with the liver and stomach channels. It has traditionally been used in decoctions and folk formulas, often paired with herbs such as Cyperus rhizome or fennel in classical patterns. It is commonly prepared by breaking or grinding the seed before simmering, and appears in traditional seasonal wellness practices.

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