Gui Yuan Rou (Dried Longan Flesh, Dimocarpus longan) — Seedless Dried Longan Aril, 150g Jar

Gui Yuan Rou (Dimocarpus longan) is the dried, seedless aril of the longan fruit, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Guì Yuán Ròu (桂圆肉) and honored as the 'dragon eye' of Chinese food-herb tradition. For centuries, Gui Yuan has been prized as a gentle, blood-nourishing and spirit-calming food herb, used in teas, congee, soups, and sweet tonics to support the Heart and Spleen. Its nature is sweet and warm, making it a comforting, mildly nourishing ingredient for daily wellness rituals.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless dried longan aril with thick, plump flesh
• Traditional food herb (药食同源) for tea, congee, and soup
• Naturally sweet — no added sugar, only the fruit's own sugars
• Dried by gentle heat to preserve color and aroma
• Convenient 150g resealable jar for daily use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its warm amber-to-golden-brown color, soft yet chewy texture, and rich honeyed aroma. The flesh is thick and plump, with a smooth surface and no seeds. When brewed or simmered, it releases a deep, naturally sweet flavor with notes of caramel and dried fruit, lending warmth and body to teas, congee, and broths.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and tisane blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Chinese sweet soups and dessert broths
• Soup and stew ingredient
• Daily snack or trail mix addition

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Gui Yuan Rou is decocted into sweet soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment and calm the spirit. It is a classic ingredient in longan and jujube tea, often paired with red dates, goji berry, and lotus seed for a warming, blood-nourishing infusion. In southern Chinese home cooking, it is simmered into dessert broths and added to rice congee for a naturally sweet, comforting bowl.

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