Botanical Name: Longan Arillus
Long Yan Rou
Category: Tonify the Blood
Taste: Sweet
Temperature: Warm
Channels Entered: Heart, Spleen
Dosage: 9-15g
Cautions & Contraindications:
- Contraindicated in those with fire from constraint, phlegm with qi stagnation, or obstruction due to dampness.
Actions & Indications:
- Tonifies and augments the Heart and Spleen, nourishes the blood, and calms the spirit: for insomnia, heart palpitations, forgetfulness, or dizziness due to Heart and Spleen deficiency. Commonly used for problems associated with excessive pensiveness or overwork. Can be taken alone as a tea.
