Long Yan Rou

Arillus Euphoriae Longanae

Latin/pharmacological name

Arillus Euphoriae Longanae

Other Names

Longan Fruit
Gui Yuan Rou

Category: Rectify Blood

Nature

Warm

Flavour

Sweet Acrid Acrid Acrid Acrid

Channels

Heart Spleen Lung

Toxicity

Non-toxic

Dosage

6-15g

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Functions

The formula is used to tonify both the spleen and heart which can be damaged from excessive overthinking, compulsions, etc. along with poor dietary habits and stressful lifestyle. General indications are anxiety, phobias, palpitations, insomnia, dream disturbed sleep, poor appetite, pallid complexion.

In women spleen and heart deficiencies may lead to prolonged periods with little flow or early periods, heavier with pale blood.

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Sources

Yin Yang House

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