Lulutong Dried Sweetgum Fruit Whole Chinese Herbal Material 500g Bag

Lulutong (路路通) is the dried mature fruit of Liquidambar formosana, known in TCM as the sweetgum fruit or Fengqiu Zi (枫球子). These whole spiky spherical fruits are sun-dried and traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory they are associated with unblocking meridians and promoting smooth flow of water and qi. Commonly used in decoctions and also popular as a natural material for handcrafts and decoration.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried sweetgum fruits known in TCM as Lulutong (路路通)
• Botanical source Liquidambar formosana fruit, sun-dried whole
• Traditionally associated with unblocking meridians and smooth flow in TCM theory
• Also widely used as a natural dried material for handcrafts and seasonal decoration
• Supplied as a 500g bag of whole dried fruits for decoction or craft use

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-brown to dark brown spherical fruits with a spiky, woody texture and a hollow center. They have a faint natural herbal aroma and a mild, slightly bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Used as a natural material for kindergarten handcrafts
• Added to seasonal wreaths and dried botanical decoration

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Lulutong is traditionally used to unblock the meridians, promote the smooth flow of qi, and support normal water metabolism. It is commonly prepared by decoction, often paired with herbs such as Dang Gui or Yi Mu Cao in traditional formulas. Beyond herbal use, the distinctive spiky fruits have long been collected in China as a natural material for children's crafts and festive decoration.

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