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Common Names
Longan fruit
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Number In Radiant Health
191
Pharmaceutical
Latin
Arillus longan
Pinyin
Long Yan Rou
Treasures
Blood and Qi
Treasure
Rating
****
Atmospheric
Energy
Warm
Organ
Meridian Systems
Heart and Spleen
Primary
Functions
To nourish the Blood, calm the mind, strengthen the
Spleen and tonify Qi
Qualities
Longan is a wonderful and delicious tonic fruit used by
the Chinese as a blood tonic, to build energy, to
nurture the heart, and to add luster and beauty to the
skin. It is believed among the Chinese people that
Longan is not only great for the skin, but is also a
fantastic sex tonic. For that reason, Longan is
considered as a special tonic for women who wish to be
both beautiful and sexual---it has a 2000 year
reputation as a special love tonic. It is said that the
most beautiful women in China eat Longan. Longan is
equally beneficial to men. It is believed to have a
calming effect and to add radiance to the eyes.
Longan is an excellent Blood and Qi tonic that can be
used to relieve heart palpitation, insomnia,
forgetfulness and anxiety associated with Blood and Qi
deficiency, especially when combined with Qi tonics such
as Ginseng, Codonopsis and Astragalus. It is one of the
premier blood tonics of Chinese tonic herbalism, and is
often combined with other blood tonics such as Dong Gui
and Peony to build blood. Dragon Eye Fruit has a high
content of iron, about 20 times that of grapes and 15
times that of spinach.
Combined with Shen tonic herbs such as Ganoderma and Fu
Shen, it promotes tranquillity. This herb has been found
to promote deep, refreshing sleep. For this purpose, it
may be combined with Zizyphus. It increases physical
stamina and promotes peripheral circulation, warming up
cold hands and feet.
Preparation
and Utilization
Blend with Qi tonic, Blood tonics or Shen tonics
according to your needs. You may eat Longan by itself so
long as you don't eat them in excess, since they can
cause an upset stomach when overeaten. Try mixing them
with walnuts.
Primary
Combinations
Longan Fruit is a fruit which is consumed by every
Chinese late each summer when it is in season. It may be
consumed alone as an herb as well. However, it is
usually combined with other tonic herbs:
1. Ginseng and Dang Gui to strengthen the Spleen and
Heart
2. Dang Gui and White Peony to build blood
3. Zizyphus, Spirit Poria and Polygala to calm the mind,
stabilize the nerves and develop Shen
Varieties
and Grading
This is an herb that must be selected very carefully.
The aril, which is the sweet fleshy fruit meat is
extremely delicious. The dried fruit obtainable at herb
shops is priced based on its flavor and sweetness.
Therefore, so producers soak the Longan in sugar water
to enhance its sweetness. Buy from a reputable herbalist
and ask him or her if the Longan has been sweetened. Buy
unsweetened Longan---it is sweet enough without the
sugar and is much better for you. I prefer dried Longan
that is lighter in color. It is less often artificially
sweetened and preserves better.
Contraindications
Don't eat so much you become ill.
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Longan
is a wonderful and delicious tonic fruit used by the
Chinese as a blood tonic, to nurture the heart, and to
add luster and beauty to the skin. It is believed among
the Chinese people that Longan is not only a great tonic
for the skin, but is also a fantastic sex tonic. For
that reason, Longan is considered as a special tonic for
women who wish to be both beautiful and sexually
active—it has a 2000 year reputation as a love tonic.
It is said that the most beautiful woman in the history
of China, Yang Kuei Fed ate Longan every day. Longan is
equally beneficial to men. It is believed to have a
calming effect and to add radiance to the eyes.