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

Dried Lychee Seed, known in TCM as Li Zhi He (荔枝核), from Litchi chinensis. These dried seeds are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient, traditionally associated with regulating qi and dispersing stagnation. In TCM theory they are considered warm in nature with a sweet and slightly bitter flavor. Commonly simmered as a decoction or steeped in hot water for traditional herbal tea.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried lychee seed, a recognized traditional Chinese medicine material
• Botanical source Litchi chinensis, processed by drying and sun-curing
• Traditionally used in TCM to regulate qi and relieve stagnation
• Whole dried seeds suitable for decoction, herbal tea, or soup preparation
• Convenient 500g pre-packaged jar for regular herbal use

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically hard, oval, and reddish-brown to dark brown with a smooth, slightly glossy surface. They have a faint natural aroma, and when simmered or steeped they typically yield a mild, slightly astringent herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a traditional herbal tea
• Simmer into a decoction with other herbs
• Add to herbal soups following traditional recipes
• Use in seasonal wellness preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, lychee seed is traditionally associated with moving qi and dispersing stagnation, and it is often included in formulas for the liver and stomach channels. It is commonly decocted alone or paired with herbs such as tangerine seed or fennel in classical preparations. Some households also simmer it in soups or steep it as a light daily tea.

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