Lychee
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Lychee in TCM:

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



Temperature: warm

Channels: ST, SP, LV

Flavors: sweet, sour
Tonifies: blood

Special Properties:
circulates qi, circulates blood, disperses cold


In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Lychee is known for its ability to tonify 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 Stomach and Spleen. The flavor of Lychee is sweet and sour, and it is considered to be warm in temperature.