Primary
Functions
To nourish the Blood, calm the mind,
strengthen
the Spleen and tonify Qi
Qualities
Longan is a wonderful and delicious tonic
fruit
used by the Chinese as a blood tonic, to build energy, to nurture the
heart,
and to add luster and beauty to the skin. It is believed among the
Chinese
people that Longan is not only great for the skin, but is also a
fantastic
sex tonic. For that reason, Longan is considered as a special tonic for
women
who wish to be both beautiful and sexual---it has a 2000 year
reputation
as a special love tonic. It is said that the most beautiful women in
China
eat Longan. Longan is equally beneficial to men. It is believed to have
a
calming effect and to add radiance to the eyes.
Longan is an excellent Blood and Qi tonic that can be used to relieve
heart palpitation, insomnia, forgetfulness and anxiety associated with
Blood and Qi deficiency, especially when combined with Qi tonics such
as Ginseng, Codonopsis and Astragalus. It is one of the premier blood
tonics of Chinese Tonic herbalism, and is often combined with other
blood tonics such as Dong Gui and Peony to
build blood. Dragon Eye Fruit has a high content of iron, about 20
times that
of grapes and 15 times that of spinach.
Combined with Spirit tonic herbs such as Ganoderma and Fu Shen, it
promotes tranquillity. This herb has been found to promote deep,
refreshing sleep. For this purpose, it may be combined with Zizyphus.
It increases physical stamina and promotes peripheral circulation,
warming up cold hands and feet.
Preparation
and
Utilization
Blend with Qi tonic, Blood tonics or Spirit
tonics
according to your needs. You may eat Longan by itself so long as you
don't
eat them in excess, since they can cause an upset stomach when
overeaten.
Try mixing them with walnuts.
Primary
Combinations
Longan Fruit is a fruit which is consumed
by
every Chinese late each summer when it is in season. It may be consumed
alone
as an herb as well. However, it is usually combined with other tonic
herbs:
1. Ginseng and Dang Gui to strengthen the Spleen and Heart
2. Dang Gui and White Peony to build blood
3. Zizyphus, Spirit Poria and Polygala to calm the mind, stabilize the
nerves and develop the Spirit
Varieties and
Grading
This is an herb that must be selected very
carefully.
The aril, which is the sweet fleshy fruit meat is extremely delicious.
The
dried fruit obtainable at herb shops is priced based on its flavor and
sweetness.
Therefore, so producers soak the Longan in sugar water to enhance its
sweetness.
Buy from a reputable herbalist and ask him or her if the Longan has
been
sweetened. Buy unsweetened Longan---it is sweet enough without the
sugar
and is much better for you. I prefer dried Longan that is lighter in
color.
It is less often artificially sweetened and preserves better.
Contraindications
Don't eat so much you become ill.
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Longan
is a wonderful and delicious tonic fruit used by the Chinese as a blood
tonic,
to nurture the heart, and to add luster and beauty to the skin. It is
believed
among the Chinese people that Longan is not only a great tonic for the
skin,
but is also a fantastic sex tonic. For that reason, Longan is
considered
as a special tonic for women who wish to be both beautiful and sexually
active—it
has a 2000 year reputation as a love tonic. It is said that the most
beautiful
woman in the history of China, Yang Kuei Fed ate Longan every day.
Longan
is equally beneficial to men. It is believed to have a calming effect
and
to add radiance to the eyes.
