tonifying
Longan (Dried Longan Pulp)
龙眼肉 · Lóngyǎnròu
Dimocarpus longan
Nature
Warm
Saveur
Sweet
Meridian
Heart, Spleen
Dried longan — 'dragon eye' fruit — is the sweetest of the blood tonics, nourishing heart blood to quiet a restless mind and spleen qi to steady the emotions. A key ingredient of Gui Pi Tang, the classical formula for the overworked and sleepless, it is as delicious stirred into teas as it is effective.
🌿 Fonctions
- •Tonifies heart and spleen blood
- •Nourishes the spirit and calms the mind
- •Supports qi and blood together
📖 Usage
6–12 g in decoction or 10–20 g simmered in teas, soups, and sweet congee.
🔬 Recherche moderne
Longan polysaccharides are studied for antioxidant, calming, and hematopoietic activity.
⚠️ Contre-indications
Avoid with damp-phlegm, excessive internal heat, and during heavy menstruation. High in sugar — caution in diabetes.
