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Li Zhi He (Litchi chinensis)

  • Botanical name: Litchi chinensis
  • Common name: Lychee nut
  • Family: Sapindaceae
  • Part used in Chinese medicine: seed
  • Major Chinese medicine actions:
  • Regulates qi, disperses cold obstruction in Liver channel
    alleviates pain
Litchi chinensis
Litchi chinensis
Litchi chinensis

Photo Credits: (top to bottom)
Photo 1: Litchi chinensis; 12/2007; author B. Navez; permission under GFDL
Photo 2: Litchi chinensis; 12/2007; author B. Navez; permission under GFDL
Photo 3: Litchi chinensis; 01/2005; author Prattflora; permission under GFDL