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Longan Semen

Longan pit

龙眼核 〔龍眼核〕 lóng yǎn hé

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Dimocarpus longan Lour. [= Euphoria longana Lamarck]. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin in unofficial sources: Euphoria longan (Lour.) Steud.; Dimocarpus longan Lour.*

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Astringent*.

Actions and indications: Rectifies qì, relieves pain, stanches bleeding, and transforms phlegm. Treats bleeding from external injury; mounting qì (shàn qì); scrofula; scab (jiè) and lichen (xiǎn); damp sores.

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