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Longan Aril 龙眼肉

Lóng Yǎn Ròu · Dimocarpus longan (Arillus)

Tonify Blood 补血
Nature
Warm 温
Flavour
Sweet 甘
Channels
Heart, Spleen 心·脾
Part used
Dried flesh (aril) of the fruit
Species
Dimocarpus longan Lour.
Origin
Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi

Traditional actions

Tonifies the Heart and Spleen, nourishes blood, calms the spirit.

Traditionally used for

Palpitations, forgetfulness, insomnia, fatigue from Heart-Spleen blood deficiency.

How it is prepared

Recipes using Longan Aril

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