Lulutong Sweetgum Fruit 500g Dried Liquidambar Fructus Clean Sifted Traditional TCM Herb

Lulutong (路路通) is the dried mature fruit of Liquidambar formosana, known in TCM as Sweetgum Fruit or Fructus Liquidambaris. These whole, round, honeycomb-textured fruits are dried and cleaned of impurities. In TCM theory, Lulutong is neutral in nature with a bitter flavor and is traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. It is commonly kept on hand for decoctions and external washes. Store refrigerated and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Lulutong fruits, the classic TCM botanical Fructus Liquidambaris
• Sourced from Liquidambar formosana, the Chinese sweetgum tree
• Cleaned and dried with minimal stems and debris
• Neutral nature and bitter flavor in traditional TCM classification
• Suited for decoction pieces and external herbal washes

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to grayish-brown spherical fruits with a porous, honeycomb-like surface and woody texture. The aroma is faintly herbal and woody, and decocted liquid typically carries a mild, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to multi-herb formulas prepared by practitioners
• Boiled for external washes or compresses in folk practice
• Stored as a pantry staple TCM herb for seasonal use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Lulutong is traditionally used to promote the smooth flow of qi and water and to invigorate the channels, and it is a common ingredient in formulas addressing joint discomfort and damp obstruction. It is typically decocted alone or with other herbs, and in folk use the boiled liquid is sometimes applied externally. Practitioners often pair it with herbs such as Duhuo or Sangzhi in channel-invigorating decoctions.

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