Lulutong Sweetgum Fruit 500g Dried Liquidambar Fructus Whole Fruit for Decoction and Culinary Use

Lulutong (路路通) is the dried whole fruit of Liquidambar formosana, known in TCM as Sweetgum Fruit or Fengxiang Guo (枫香果). These naturally sun-dried fruits are hand-selected, sold as edible agricultural produce, and traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Lulutong is associated with unblocking meridians and promoting the movement of water. Store sealed in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole fruit of Liquidambar formosana, known in TCM as Lulutong (路路通)
• Naturally sun-dried and hand-selected for consistent quality
• Traditionally associated with unblocking meridians and supporting water movement in TCM theory
• Sold as edible agricultural produce for culinary and decoction use
• 500g pack with a 24-month shelf life when stored sealed in a cool, dry place

Quality & Sensory

The fruits typically appear as clustered spherical heads with a honeycomb-like surface, ranging from grayish-brown to dark brown. They are lightweight and dry with a faint woody aroma, and when decocted they typically yield a mild, slightly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Added to culinary soups as a traditional ingredient
• Used in seasonal herbal preparations at home
• Combined with other dried botanicals in traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Lulutong is traditionally associated with unblocking the meridians and promoting the movement of water, and it has long appeared in decoctions and external washes in folk herbal practice. It is typically simmered with other botanicals rather than eaten directly. Pregnant and breastfeeding women are advised not to use this product, and it is not a substitute for medicine.

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