Dried Lychee Seed Li Zhi He 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoctions and Herbal Blends

Dried Lychee Seed, known in TCM as Li Zhi He (荔枝核), from Litchi chinensis, the seed of the lychee fruit. These dried seeds are sun-dried whole seeds prepared as a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient. In TCM theory, Li Zhi He is considered warm in nature with a slightly bitter and sweet flavor, traditionally associated with the liver and stomach channels. Commonly used in decoctions and herbal formulas, it should be prepared according to traditional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried lychee seeds prepared as a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient
• Botanical source Litchi chinensis, known in TCM as Li Zhi He (荔枝核)
• Sun-dried processing with no added ingredients
• Traditionally associated with the liver and stomach channels in TCM theory
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal soups, and traditional formulas

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 when decocted the seeds typically yield a light, slightly astringent herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to herbal soup blends
• Used in folk-style herbal teas after decoction
• Incorporated into seasonal herbal formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Li Zhi He is traditionally used to regulate qi and disperse stagnation, and it is a familiar ingredient in classical formulas for hypochondriac and abdominal discomfort. Traditionally it is decocted alone or combined with herbs such as Xiang Fu or Wu Yao. It is typically broken or crushed before simmering to release its properties.

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