Gui Yuan Rou (Longan Aril / Dimocarpus longan) — Dried Seedless Longan Flesh, 500g

Gui Yuan Rou (Dimocarpus longan), also known as Longan Aril or Dried Longan Flesh, is the dried, seedless aril of the longan fruit, a highly revered food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Guì Yuán Ròu (桂圆肉). For centuries, Gui Yuan has been prized as a blood-nourishing, spirit-calming, and heart-supporting herb, traditionally used to ease restlessness, palpitations, forgetfulness, and fatigue. Its nature is sweet and warm, making it a gentle yet deeply nourishing ingredient for tonifying the Heart and Spleen, enriching blood, and settling the spirit.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional blood-nourishing and spirit-calming food herb
• Dried seedless longan aril (Gui Yuan Rou)
• Dimocarpus longan, Fujian origin
• Thick, full flesh with no pits
• 500g bulk pack, new-crop quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its golden-amber to deep brown color, plump and thick flesh, and honeyed, fragrant aroma. The arils are seedless and uniform, with a soft, chewy texture. When brewed or simmered, they release a rich, sweet, caramel-like flavor that deepens broths and teas without bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and tonic decoctions
• Chinese-style sweet soups (糖水)
• Congee and grain porridge
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Daily wellness snacks

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Gui Yuan Rou is decocted into sweet soups, congee, and longevity tonics to nourish blood, calm the spirit, and support restful sleep. It is a classic ingredient in traditional blood-nourishing formulas, often paired with jujube (Hong Zao), goji berry (Gou Qi Zi), and angelica (Dang Gui). As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with red dates and lotus seed for a warm, gently sweet infusion enjoyed during cooler seasons.

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