Dried Longan Fruit Long Yan Rou 500g Bag Traditional Chinese Herb for Tea Soup and Cooking

Dried Longan Fruit, known in TCM as Long Yan Rou (龙眼肉), is the dried aril of Dimocarpus longan, a sweet and warm tonic herb traditionally associated with nourishing heart and spleen. These selected flesh pieces are plump, naturally sweet, and ready to use in teas, soups, congee, and desserts. Store sealed in a cool dry place and refrigerate after opening.

Key Selling Points

• Selected-grade dried longan aril sourced from Guangxi
• Botanical source Dimocarpus longan with flesh as the used part
• In TCM theory sweet and warm, traditionally entering the heart and spleen channels
• Ready-to-eat dried fruit form suitable for teas, soups, and congee
• 500g resealable bag with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden to amber brown with a soft, sticky, slightly chewy texture and a rich honey-like sweetness. The aroma is warm and fruity, and when simmered in tea or soup the flesh releases a mellow, sweet longan flavor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a naturally sweet herbal tea
• Simmer in soups and tonics with red dates and goji berries
• Add to congee or rice porridge for gentle sweetness
• Use in desserts, sweet soups, and baked goods

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice longan aril is traditionally used to nourish the heart and spleen and is a common ingredient in classical formulas such as Gui Pi Tang. It is frequently paired with red dates, goji berries, and lotus seeds in tonic soups, congee, and daily wellness teas, especially during autumn and winter.

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