Lychee

lychee

Chinese Name: 荔枝

Thermal Nature: Warm

Flavor: Sweet, sour

Organ Meridian: Liver, spleen

Properties: Strengthens spleen, promotes flow of energy to reduce swelling

Best Use For: Treating general body weakness (after recovering from illness), relieving thirst due to loss of body fluids

Serving Per Day For One Person: 5 to 10 pieces

Dietary Caution: People who have Yin deficiency body constitution should avoid consuming lychee

Suitable For: Balanced body constitution