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Pharm Name
Longan Arillus
Common Name
Longan Fruit
Category
Tonify the Blood
Ingredients
Taste
Sweet
Pao Zhi
Temperature
Warm
Action / Indication
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.
Treatment Principles
Tonifies the Heart and Spleen
Nourishes Blood
Restores the Shen
Rebuilds Qi and Blood
Contraindication
Phlegm-fire, dampness in the middle jiao, excess heat, yin deficiency heat.