What are the medicinal properties of dried longan?

Dried longan is made from dried longan, which is also called drake eye. The kernel of dried longan is round and black, very much like a dragon's eye, so it is called drake eye. The skin of dried longan is yellow and the flesh is very rough, but it tastes very sweet. Dried longan is a specialty of tropical my country, mainly grown in Fujian, Sichuan and other places. Longan has always been praised as a nourishing tonic and is quite precious. So, what are the medicinal properties of dried longan?

Benefits the heart and spleen, replenishes Qi and blood, and calms the mind. It is mainly used to treat weakness, palpitations, insomnia and forgetfulness, spleen deficiency and diarrhea, postpartum edema, lack of energy, spontaneous sweating and night sweats.

1. Replenish qi and blood, enhance memory. Longan is rich in glucose, sucrose, protein, and has a high iron content. It can increase thermal energy and supplement nutrition while promoting hemoglobin regeneration to replenish blood. Experimental studies have found that in addition to its tonic effect on the whole body, longan meat is particularly beneficial to brain cells, can enhance memory and eliminate fatigue.

2. Calming the mind and settling the spirit. Longan contains a large amount of iron, potassium and other elements, which can promote the regeneration of hemoglobin to treat palpitations, heart palpitations, insomnia and forgetfulness caused by anemia. Longan contains up to 2.5 mg of niacin (per 100 grams), which can be used to treat dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, and even mental disorders caused by niacin deficiency.

3. Nourish blood and stabilize the fetus. Longan contains a lot of iron and vitamins, which can reduce uterine contractions and sagging sensations. It is beneficial for pregnant women who accelerate metabolism and the development of the fetus, and has a stabilizing effect on the fetus.

4. Antibacterial, inhibit cancer cells. Animal experiments have shown that the inhibition rate of longan on JTC-26 tumors is over 90%, and it has a certain inhibitory effect on cancer cells. Clinically, cancer patients were given oral administration of crude longan extract, which improved their symptoms by 90% and extended their life expectancy by about 80%. In addition, longan water extract (1:2) has an inhibitory effect on Microsporum audouinum in test tube.

5. Lowers blood lipids, protects the heart, and delays aging. Longan meat can lower blood lipids and increase coronary blood flow. It has a strong inhibitory effect on brain monoamine oxidase type B (MAO-B), a flavoprotein closely related to the aging process.

6. Nourish the brain and calm the nerves: Longan contains a variety of nutrients, which can nourish the brain and intelligence, nourish the heart and spleen, calm the nerves, and treat insomnia, forgetfulness, and palpitations.

7. Inhibit uterine fibroids: Longan has an inhibition rate of more than 90% on uterine cancer cells. Menopause is a stage when gynecological tumors are prone to occur. Eating longan appropriately is good for health.

8. Restore physical strength: Longan has a tonic effect and has an auxiliary therapeutic effect on people who need recuperation after illness and those with weak constitution.

Now I will teach you how to choose good dried longan. Good ones usually have a hard shell, but can be easily crushed by hand, and have thick and sticky flesh. The meat and core are easy to separate, and you can follow the above principles when purchasing. After buying dried longan, put it in a bottle or plastic bag and refrigerate it.