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Long Yan Rou (龍眼肉), the flesh of the longan fruit, tonifies the Heart and Spleen, nourishes the blood and calms the spirit. It is a gentle, pleasant-tasting tonic for deficiency affecting the mind.
Latin / Pharmaceutical Name
Dimocarpus longan (Arillus Longan)
Common English Name
Longan fruit flesh
Taste
Sweet
Temperature
Warm
Channels Entered
Heart, Spleen
Actions & Functions
- Tonifies the Heart and Spleen
- Nourishes the blood and calms the spirit
Indications
Heart and Spleen deficiency with palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, poor memory, fatigue and poor appetite.
Dosage
6-15 g in decoction.
Common Combinations
A key herb of Gui Pi Tang to tonify the Heart and Spleen and nourish the blood.
Cautions & Contraindications
Avoid in damp, phlegm or heat conditions owing to its warm, cloying nature.
