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Longan Arillus
Material
Fruit
Nature
Warm
Flavor
Sweet
Meridians
Heart, Spleen
Origin
Dried aril of Dimocarpus longan Lour. (Sapindaceae).
Key Constituents
Glucose, fructose, sucrose, tartaric acid, amino acids, proteins, polysaccharides, polyphenols.
Traditional Functions
Tonifies the Heart and Spleen, nourishes blood, calms the spirit.
Traditional Terms
補益心脾, 養血安神
Traditional Uses
Palpitations, forgetfulness, insomnia, anxiety, fatigue, poor appetite, and weakness associated with Heart and Spleen deficiency.
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