Dried Longan Flesh (Dimocarpus longan) — Seedless Gui Yuan Rou, 500g Loose Food Herb
Price range: $7.20 through $9.11
Description
Dried Longan Flesh (Dimocarpus longan) is the seedless, sun-dried 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 warming, blood-nourishing food herbs. For centuries, Gui Yuan Rou has been prized as a sweet, gently warming tonic used to nourish the Heart and Spleen, calm the spirit, and support healthy qi and blood. Its nature is sweet and warm, making it a comforting, deeply nourishing herb for daily food therapy.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional blood- and qi-nourishing food herb
- Seedless, plump longan flesh
- Dimocarpus longan
- Sourced from Fujian, China
- 500g loose pack for tea, soup, and congee
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully selected for plump, full-bodied arils with a rich amber-to-dark-brown color and a soft, slightly chewy texture. The dried flesh carries a deep, honeyed fragrance and a naturally sweet, mellow taste. When simmered in soups or steeped in tea, it softens and releases a warm, caramel-like sweetness that blends beautifully with other herbs.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Food Herb |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Gui Yuan Rou (Longan Flesh) |
| Botanical Name | Dimocarpus longan |
| Origin | Fujian, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Shelf Life | 18 months |
Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea blends
- Chinese-style sweet soups and congee
- Medicinal food soup packs
- Daily tonic decoctions
- Baking and dessert ingredient
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Gui Yuan Rou is decocted into sweet soups, congee, and longevity tonics to nourish the Heart and Spleen and calm the spirit. It is a classic ingredient in blood-nourishing formulas, often paired with jujube, goji berry, and angelica. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with red dates and chrysanthemum for a warm, gently sweet infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Gui Yuan Rou?
A: Gui Yuan Rou is the dried, seedless flesh of the longan fruit (Dimocarpus longan). In TCM it is known as a sweet, warming food herb used to nourish the Heart and Spleen.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Gui Yuan Rou?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Gui Yuan Rou is associated with nourishing blood, calming the spirit, and supporting the Heart and Spleen. It is often used in sweet soups, congee, and tonic teas.
Q: How do I use dried longan flesh?
A: Rinse the flesh and simmer it in soups or congee, or steep it in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | First grade longan meat good color 0 5kg piece, Second grade longan meat good taste 0 5kg piece, Special offer on dried longan dark color purchase with caution 0 5kg piece |
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