Li Zhi He
茘枝核 lì zhī hé

Category: Regulate Qi (Carminatives)  Browse

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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Litchi Semen   
Tastes
Tastes:
Sweet  Browse
Dosage
Dosage:
9-15g; crush before dispensing.
Cautions
Cautions:
None Noted
Meridians
Meridians:
Liver , Stomach  Browse
Preparation
Preparation:
Crush before dispensing.
Quality
Quality:
Consists of large, full seeds with a glossy surface.
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')  Browse
Notes
Notes:
No notes at this time
Formulas
Formulas (1)
Family:
Sapindaceae  Browse

Alternate Names:
Pharmaceutical: Litchi Semen
Botanical: Litchi Chinensis Sonn.
Japanese: reishikaku
Korean: yeojihaek
Common: leechee nut, lychee pip
 
Temperature:  Warm  Browse