Dried Longan Fruit 500g Gui Yuan Rou Pitted Arillus Longan Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Longan Fruit, known in TCM as Gui Yuan Rou (桂圆肉), is the dried aril of Dimocarpus longan. These pitted, hollow-dried longan slices are a sweet, ready-to-use edible botanical traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, longan is considered sweet and warm and is traditionally associated with nourishing the heart and blood. Enjoy it as a tea ingredient, soup addition, or everyday snack.

Key Selling Points

• Pitted dried longan aril with hollow flesh for convenient use
• Botanical source is Dimocarpus longan, a classic TCM herb
• Traditionally associated with nourishing the heart and blood in TCM
• Sweet, chewy texture suitable for teas, soups, and snacking
• Sold as edible agricultural produce in a 500g pack

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden to amber-brown with a soft, chewy, slightly sticky texture and a honeyed, fruity aroma. When steeped or simmered, the flesh releases a naturally sweet, mellow longan flavor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a sweet herbal tea
• Add to soups and sweet tonics
• Simmer in congee or dessert soups
• Enjoy directly as a natural dried fruit snack

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, longan aril is traditionally used in nourishing decoctions and sweet soups, often paired with red dates, goji berries, or lotus seeds. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter tonics and is frequently added to congee or herbal tea blends for its naturally sweet flavor.

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