Dried Longan 420g-500g | Ready-Packed Herbal Product

Dried Longan 420g-500g – Convenient, Naturally Sweet and Easy to Store

Dried Longan is made from peeled and pitted longan fruit that has been carefully dried for convenient daily use. Compared with fresh fruit, the dried form is easier to measure, store and combine with tea, desserts or nourishing dishes while retaining its naturally sweet flavor.

Dried Longan herbal ingredient | Thanh Tam Herbs

Quick information

• Scientific name / Pinyin / Chinese: Dimocarpus longan / Long Yan Rou / 龙眼肉
• Flavors, Nature – Meridian: Sweet, Warm – Heart and Spleen
• Main benefits: Traditionally used in TCM to nourish Blood, support the Heart, calm the spirit and help restore vitality.
• Reference dosage: 8–16 g per day.

1. Origin and description

Dried Longan is the dried aril of ripe longan fruit after the peel and seed are removed. Longan trees belong to the Sapindaceae family and are widely grown in Vietnam and other parts of Southeast Asia. The dried flesh is usually golden to light brown, soft and chewy, with a concentrated natural sweetness. It is commonly used both as a food ingredient and as a TCM herb.

2. Related names of Dried Longan

• Other names: Long nhãn, Nhãn nhục, Long nhục, Quế viên nhục; Longan aril, dried longan flesh.
• Scientific name: Dimocarpus longan.
• Pinyin name: Long Yan Rou.
• Chinese name: 龙眼肉.

3. Flavors, Nature – Meridian

According to TCM, this herb has a Sweet flavor and Warm nature. It enters the Heart and Spleen meridians. These traditional properties explain why it is commonly included in formulas and foods intended to nourish Blood, support the Heart and improve general vitality.

4. Benefits of Dried Longan in TCM

In TCM practice, the herb is traditionally used for tiredness, poor sleep, occasional palpitations and reduced concentration associated with deficiency patterns. It is also commonly included in nourishing dishes for older adults or people recovering from periods of overwork. Its sweet taste makes it easy to combine with lotus seeds, red dates, goji berries and other mild herbs.

5. How to use and dosage

A reference amount is about 8–16 g daily. It may be eaten in moderation, steeped in hot water for 10–15 minutes, added to sweet soups, or used in chicken and rib stews. For desserts, add the dried fruit near the end of cooking to help preserve its soft texture, aroma and sweetness.

6. Indications and contraindications

Indications

• Fatigue or weakness described in TCM deficiency patterns.
• Poor sleep, restlessness or occasional palpitations.
• Mental tiredness from intensive work or study.

Contraindications

Because the fruit is naturally sweet and Warm in TCM, excessive intake is not recommended. People who need to control blood sugar, have constipation or often experience internal Heat symptoms should use it cautiously. Those receiving medical treatment should consult a qualified healthcare professional or Herb doctor before regular use.

7. Reference herbal combinations with Long nhãn

• For nourishing Blood and calming the spirit: Long nhãn + lotus seeds + red dates.
• For Heart nourishment and mental support: Long nhãn + Goji berries + Dang Gui.
• For fatigue support: Long nhãn + Huang Qi + licorice root.

8. Frequently asked questions

• Can it be used every day? Yes, in moderate amounts and when suitable for your individual condition.
• Can it be brewed as tea? Yes. It pairs well with red dates or goji berries.
• Is it naturally sweet? Yes. Drying concentrates the natural sweetness of longan flesh.