Dried Lychee Seed Li Zhi He 250g Traditional Herbal Decoction Pieces Sealed Pack

Dried Lychee Seed, known in TCM as Li Zhi He (荔枝核), from Litchi chinensis, the seed of the lychee fruit. These sun-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 decocted or ground for traditional herbal preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried lychee seed from the current harvest, sun-dried and sealed for freshness
• Botanical source Litchi chinensis, a well-recognized seed in the Chinese materia medica
• Traditionally associated with moving qi and easing stagnation in TCM practice
• Whole dried seeds suitable for decoction or grinding into powder at home
• Pre-packaged 250g jar with 12-month shelf life and simple sealed storage

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 decocted liquid traditionally carries a light, faintly sweet and astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Ground into powder for folk herbal preparations
• Added to herbal soup blends in small amounts
• Stored as a pantry staple for seasonal herbal use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, lychee seed is traditionally used to regulate qi and disperse stagnation, and it is often paired with herbs such as tangerine seed or fennel in classic decoctions. It is typically cracked or crushed before simmering to release its properties, and folk preparations may combine it with other qi-regulating seeds for daily herbal tea or soup.

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