Dried Lychee Seed Li Zhi He 500g Whole Litchi Seeds Traditional TCM Herb

Dried Lychee Seed, known in TCM as Li Zhi He (荔枝核), from Litchi chinensis. These whole dried seeds are sun-dried and pre-packaged, a classic raw botanical used in traditional Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, lychee seed is warm in nature with a sweet and slightly bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the liver and stomach channels. Store sealed in a dry place and use as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried lychee seeds, a classic raw TCM botanical
• Botanical source Litchi chinensis, known as Li Zhi He (荔枝核)
• Sun-dried processing with no further treatment
• Pre-packaged 500g total supplied as two sealed 250g containers
• Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically oval to oblong seeds with a reddish-brown to dark brown surface and a hard, dense texture. The aroma is mild and slightly starchy, and when decocted the seeds typically yield a light, subtly sweet and faintly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to herbal soup packs under practitioner guidance
• Combine with other TCM herbs in slow-cooked broths
• Use in seasonal herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, lychee seed is traditionally associated with regulating qi and dispersing stagnation, and it has long been used in decoctions and herbal formulas, often paired with herbs such as tangerine seed or fennel in classical preparations. It is typically cracked or crushed before simmering to release its properties, and is traditionally used in seasonal wellness cooking under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

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