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龙眼肉 · Long Yan Rou
Longan Fruit
Dimocarpus longan
— Warm, sweet · Heart, Spleen
Traditional uses
Worry-related insomnia
Poor memory, fatigue
Palpitations
Used in
Insomnia & Poor Sleep
Poor Focus & Memory
Pale & Tired (Blood Deficiency)
After Giving Birth (Postpartum)
⚠ Safety
Avoid with phlegm, bloating or heat.
Sources
Wikipedia – Dimocarpus longan (photo & botany)
Bensky et al. – Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Eastland Press)
Scheid, Bensky et al. – Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies (Eastland Press)
NCCIH – Herbs at a Glance (US National Institutes of Health)