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What are the functions and benefits of lychee seeds?

Nov 23, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Litchi seed is the dried mature seed of the litchi fruit and is categorized as a warm-natured herbal medicine. It has various functions and effects, including promoting qi circulation to resolve nodules, warming the middle jiao to relieve pain, removing dampness, resolving phlegm, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory actions, as well as soothing the liver and benefiting the stomach. When using litchi seed, it is necessary to consult a qualified physician or pharmacist to ensure the safety and effectiveness of its application.

Generally speaking, Litchi Seed (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) is the dried mature seed of the litchi fruit and is categorized as a warming herbal medicine. It has various functions and effects, including promoting qi circulation and dissipulating nodules, warming the middle jiao to relieve pain, eliminating dampness and resolving phlegm, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions, and soothing the liver while benefiting the stomach. Detailed explanations are as follows:

1. Promoting Qi Circulation and Dissipating Nodules

Litchi Seed has a pungent taste allowing it to move qi, and a bitter taste enabling it to drain or relieve stagnation. It has a warm nature that helps dispel cold, primarily affecting the liver meridian, promoting blood and qi circulation, and alleviating discomfort caused by qi and blood stagnation. Therefore, Litchi Seed demonstrates good therapeutic effects in treating conditions such as hernia and testicular swelling and pain caused by poor circulation of qi and blood.

2. Warming the Middle Jiao to Relieve Pain

With its warm nature, Litchi Seed warms the middle jiao, disperses cold, and relieves pain, effectively alleviating pain caused by cold pathogens, such as abdominal pain and epigastric pain. During cold seasons or after consuming cold foods or beverages, drinking water boiled with Litchi Seed can effectively eliminate cold and relieve pain, protecting the gastrointestinal tract.

3. Eliminating Dampness and Resolving Phlegm

The warm and pungent nature of Litchi Seed helps remove cold from the body and clear damp toxins and phlegm. It can alleviate symptoms such as dysentery and diarrhea caused by damp toxicity.

4. Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory Effects

Litchi Seed extract contains multiple active components that demonstrate antibacterial and antiviral properties. Therefore, Litchi Seed can effectively kill or inhibit the growth of pathogenic microorganisms, thereby reducing inflammatory symptoms and promoting recovery.

5. Soothing the Liver and Benefiting the Stomach

Litchi Seed enters the liver meridian and can relieve stomach pain and abdominal distension caused by liver qi stagnation. At the same time, Litchi Seed also promotes gastrointestinal motility and digestion, alleviating gastrointestinal discomfort and constipation, thus benefiting the stomach.

When using Litchi Seed, it is necessary to consult a qualified physician or pharmacist to ensure the safety and efficacy of the medication.

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