Gui Yuan Rou (Longan Dried Flesh, Dimocarpus longan) — Seedless Dried Longan Aril, 130g 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' (龙眼). For centuries, this sweet, warming food herb has been prized as a blood-nourishing, spirit-calming ingredient used in teas, congee, soups, and restorative tonics. Its nature is sweet and warm, making it a gentle yet deeply nourishing herb for supporting the Heart and Spleen.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless, thick-fleshed dried longan aril
• Traditional blood-nourishing food herb
• Dimocarpus longan (Gui Yuan Rou)
• Sun-dried, no added sugar
• Convenient 130g resealable jar

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is sun-dried to preserve its golden-amber to deep brown color, plump and thick flesh, and honeyed, fruity aroma. The arils are soft yet chewy, with a rich, sweet, caramel-like flavor. When brewed or simmered, they release a warm, mellow sweetness that deepens the character of teas, congee, and soups without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and flower-fruit tea blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Chinese-style sweet soups and broths
• Seasonal tonic and restorative cooking
• Daily snack or trail mix ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Gui Yuan Rou is decocted into sweet soups, congee, and longevity tonics to support daily nourishment and calm the spirit. It is a classic ingredient in blood-nourishing formulas, often paired with jujube, goji berry, and angelica. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with red dates and chrysanthemum for a warm, gently sweet infusion, especially enjoyed during cooler seasons.

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