Dried Lychee Seed Li Zhi He Whole Natural Sun Dried Herb 500g 2 Packs

Dried Lychee Seed, known in TCM as Li Zhi He (荔枝核), from Litchi chinensis. These whole seeds are naturally sun dried, cleaned, and packed in kraft paper bags. In TCM theory, lychee seed is warm in nature with a slightly bitter and acrid taste, traditionally associated with the liver and stomach channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, it is a classic raw botanical for home herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried lychee seeds from the current season harvest
• Botanical source Litchi chinensis known in TCM as Li Zhi He
• Naturally sun dried and carefully cleaned with no added impurities
• Packed in kraft paper bags with a sealed storage design
• Suitable for traditional decoctions and herbal preparations

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically whole, firm, and oval shaped with a reddish brown to dark brown surface. They have a dry hard texture and a faint natural seed aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a mild slightly bitter and astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to herbal soup preparations
• Use in folk herbal formulas with other botanicals
• Store as a pantry staple raw herb for seasonal use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, lychee seed is traditionally associated with moving qi and dispersing stagnation, and it has long been included in formulas for the liver and stomach channels. It is traditionally decocted alone or paired with herbs such as tangerine seed or fennel in classic preparations. The dried seeds are typically cracked or crushed before simmering to release their flavor.

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