Lychee Seed (Litchi chinensis) — Dried Li Zhi He Herb for TCM Decoctions & Teas

Lychee Seed (Litchi chinensis) is the dried mature seed of the lychee fruit, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Lì Zhī Hé (荔枝核). For centuries, Li Zhi He has been prized as a warming, qi-moving, and cold-dispelling herb, traditionally used to ease stagnation in the Liver and Stomach channels, relieve distending pain in the abdomen and hypochondrium, and support smooth flow of qi and blood. Its nature is sweet, slightly bitter, and warm, making it a gentle yet focused herb for dispersing cold and resolving stagnation.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-moving, cold-dispelling herb
• Dried Lychee Seed (Litchi chinensis)
• Sulfur-free, selected new-crop quality
• Suitable for decoctions, teas, and herbal formulas
• Bulk 500 g pack for daily wellness use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully selected and dried to preserve its smooth, glossy dark-brown to blackish seed coat and firm, compact texture. The seeds carry a faint, mild botanical aroma with a subtle sweetness. When decocted, they yield a gentle, slightly sweet and mildly bitter infusion that blends well with other herbs without overpowering the formula.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• TCM herbal decoctions and formulas
• Herbal tea blends for daily wellness
• Traditional soup and congee preparations
• Seasonal warming herbal routines
• Bulk herbal pantry stocking

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Li Zhi He is decocted into teas, soups, and warming tonics to support the smooth movement of qi and disperse cold stagnation. It is a common ingredient in traditional formulas addressing abdominal distension and hypochondriac discomfort, often paired with herbs like fennel seed, costus root, and tangerine peel. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with warming botanicals for a gentle, mildly sweet infusion.

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