Dried Litchi Seed Li Zhi He 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Dried Litchi Seed, known in TCM as Li Zhi He (荔枝核), from Litchi chinensis, the seed of the lychee fruit. This pre-packaged raw herb is sun-dried and typically used whole or cracked in decoctions. In TCM theory it is warm in nature with a slightly bitter and acrid flavor, traditionally associated with the liver and stomach channels. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried litchi seed supplied as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient
• Botanical source Litchi chinensis with seed as the used plant part
• Traditionally valued in TCM for regulating qi and dispersing stagnation
• Sun-dried whole seeds with a firm texture suitable for decoction
• Convenient 500g total supply packed in two sealed 250g containers

Quality & Sensory

Seeds are typically oval, hard, and reddish brown to dark brown with a smooth surface. They have a faint characteristic aroma and a slightly astringent, bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions according to traditional formulas
• Crack and add to herbal tea blends for slow steeping
• Combine with other herbs in soup or congee recipes
• Use in seasonal wellness preparations at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, litchi seed is traditionally used to move qi and disperse stagnation, and it is often paired with herbs such as tangerine seed or fennel in classical decoctions. It is commonly cracked or crushed before simmering to release its flavor. Traditional texts associate it with comfort in the lower abdomen and hernia-related formulas, and it is sometimes included in daily herbal teas during cooler seasons.

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