Dimocarpus / Dried Longan (16oz)

龍眼肉/桂圆肉（16oz） 

龙眼、比目、荔枝奴、亚荔枝、木弹、骊珠、燕卵、鲛泪、圆眼、蜜脾、桂圆、元眼肉、龙眼干

性味

甘，温。

经脉

入心经、脾经。

主治

益心脾，补气血，安神。治虚劳羸弱，失眠，健忘，惊悸，怔忡。

注意禁忌

内有痰火及湿滞停饮者忌服。

【食疗方】

1.百合桂圆红枣粥

百合六钱、桂圆一两、红枣15个、白米1杯。百合洗净泡软，红枣洗净拍裂去子，桂圆肉掰散。白米淘净沥干，晾约20分钟。白米入锅，加水约6碗熬粥，约待四分熟时即加入百合、红枣、桂圆，滚沸1分钟加入冰糖调味再续煮2至3分钟即可。

适宜夜睡不稳、精神不宁、意志不集中、多汗等，可调和经络循环、和颜润色并适合更年期妇女所患之精神焦虑症。

2.山药桂圆粥

鲜山药100g，桂圆肉15g，荔枝肉3～5个，五味子3g，白糖适量。先将山药去皮切成片，与桂圆、荔枝、五味子同煮，加入适量白糖。每日晚临睡前1小时食之。

功效：补益心肾，止渴固涩。主治心肾之阴不足而引起的消渴、小便频数、心悸失眠、腰部酸痛等症。

Dimocarpus /Dried Long Yan (16oz)

The Long Yan fruit is literally translated to “dragon eye” due to its resemblance to that of dragon’s eyeball when it is still in its shell. The berries are produced by a tropical tree that is native to southern China but also grows in some other areas of Asia. Dried Long Yan is used in Chinese cuisine, and desserts, but is also infused in hot water to create a delicious drink. Long Yan, as herbal medicine, is believed to have a relaxing effect on the body. Also, because of the fruit’s high Iron content, it is thought to help in improving concentration & memory. In addition, it is known to alleviate stomach-aches and help with insomnia.

From the manufacturer: 

The taste is sweet. It enters the Heart and Spleen meridians. 

Indications: It nourishes the heart and spleen, replenishes qi and blood, soothes the nerves. It has been used to cure asthenia, weakness, insomnia, forgetfulness, palpitations, and shock. 

Cautions: Avoid use if there is phlegm, fire and damp stagnation [bloating or edema with inflammation]

Diet Therapy  

1. Dried Lily buds,  Long Yan and Red Date Congee  

Ingredients:

Lily 22.5g, Long Yan37.5g, 15 red dates, 1 cup of white rice. 

Wash the lily and soak it until soft, wash and pat dry the red dates and remove the seeds, and break up the Long Yan meat. Wash and drain the white rice and let it sit for about 20 minutes. Put the white rice into the pot, add water to make about 6 bowls of porridge, add lily, red dates, and Long Yan when the rice is half cooked; boil for 1 minute, add rock sugar to taste, and continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes.  

It is suitable for unstable sleep [insomnia] at night, mental restlessness, poor concentration, hyperhidrosis, etc. It can regulate the circulation of the meridians, and it is suitable for menopausal women with mental anxiety.  

2. Yam & Long Yan Congee  

Ingredients: 

100g fresh white yam, 15g dried Long Yan meat, 3 to 5 lychee meat, 3g schisandra, appropriate amount of sugar. 

First peel and cut the yam into slices, cook with Long Yan, lychee, and schisandra, and add appropriate amount of sugar. 

Take it 1 hour before going to bed every night.  

Efficacy: Replenishing the heart and kidney, quenching thirst and astringent. Indications are symptoms of thirst, frequent urination, palpitations, insomnia, and waist pain caused by insufficient heart and kidney yin.