Dried longans may look unassuming but these dried fruits are commonly used in TCM to address blood deficiency. They tonify both the heart and spleen, thereby promoting Qi and blood production. Their blood-nourishing and calming properties make them a great tonic for postpartum recovery, and in supporting those with Qi or blood deficiency, sleep issues and high stress.
Benefits:
● Replenishes Qi and blood
● Regulates heart palpitations
● Calms the mind
● Improves memory and concentration
● Promotes restful sleep
● Counteracts stress and anxiety
● Supports postpartum recovery
Contraindications:
Not recommended for individuals with dampness and heat (e.g. bloating, cough with sticky yellow phlegm, etc).
Ingredients:
Premium Dried Longan 龙眼肉
Origin:
Thailand
Dosage:
10g to 25g
Storage:
Best kept refrigerated
Suggested use:
Snack on these dried longans, or add them into dessert soups alongside other herbs such as red dates, lotus seeds, white fungus, and wolfberries.
How to cook white fungus dessert soup:
Rinse all ingredients before cooking. Pre-soak 3 dried snow fungus. Add the pre-soaked fungus, 15 red dates (halved), 15 dried longans, and 30g of dried lotus seeds into a pot. Add sufficient water to cover all the ingredients. Bring it to a boil and let it simmer over low heat for an hour. Add a handful of wolfberries and some rock sugar in the last 5 minutes of cooking before serving. Serve it warm. (Serving size: 4)
In TCM, Qi and blood formation are supported by healthy digestion and absorption of nutrients — which are governed by the spleen and stomach. Overworking, irregular eating, poor dietary habits such as consuming cold or raw foods, and stress can weaken the spleen, thereby affecting Qi and blood.
Having a good flow of Qi and blood is vital in promoting good health. It is believed that blood and Qi are closely linked — blood produces Qi and Qi promotes blood circulation. When there is blood deficiency in the body, it may manifest physically as a pale complexion, heart palpitations, headache, dizziness and breathlessness. Blood deficiency in the heart may also lead to sleep issues such as insomnia and dream-disturbed sleep.
Note:
The information above serves as a general guide only. Please consult a licensed TCM practitioner for a more accurate diagnosis and treatment.
