Lychee
Litchi Chinensis
Li Zhi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; sour; warm

Part(s) used

Fruit

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To engender liquid and boost blood, rectify qi and relieve pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Vexation and thirst, hiccough, stomachache, scrofula, swelling of clove, toothache, bleeding due to external injury.