Lychee Seed, Litchi Seed
Semen Litchi, Litchi Semen
Li Zhi He

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; slightly bitter; warm

Part(s) used

Seed

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To promote the flow of qi and the subsidence of induration, and to dispel cold and relieve pain.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Mounting qi pain, painful swollen testes, premenstrual abdominal pain, postpartum abdominal pain.