Longan
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Longan in TCM:

Explore the properties of Longan according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):



Temperature: warm

Channels: SP, HT

Flavors: sweet
Tonifies: qi, blood

Special Properties:
circulates qi, circulates blood, disperses cold


In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Longan fruit is known for its ability to tonify qi and blood. It also helps to promote qi circulation, regulate blood circulation, and disperse cold.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the Spleen and Heart. The flavor of Longan is sweet, and it is considered to be warm in temperature.