Do you often find yourself: forgetting things when busy, feeling exhausted easily, tossing and turning at night, or waking up without energy?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), these are often linked to “Heart and Spleen deficiency” and insufficient Qi and blood.
A great way to nourish your blood and calm your heart is with Longan, also known as Guiyuan.
It’s warm and sweet, enters the Heart and Spleen channels, and is especially suitable for women with a weak constitution or for post-menstrual recovery.
🍒 Longan (Guiyuan): Nourish the Heart, Calm the Mind, Boost Qi & Blood
Longan is a TCM treasure that combines three benefits: nourishing heart blood, tonifying spleen Qi, and calming the mind.
Modern nutrition also confirms it’s rich in glucose, vitamins, and iron, helping with anemia, fatigue, insomnia, forgetfulness, and cold hands and feet.
✅ Main Benefits
✔ Nourishes the Heart & Calms the Mind — improves palpitations, forgetfulness, and restless sleep
✔ Tonifies Qi & Blood — suitable for those with low blood, light menstrual flow, or pale complexion
✔ Strengthens the Spleen & Replenishes Energy — boosts digestion, physical strength, and reduces fatigue
✔ Warms the Uterus & Regulates Menstruation — ideal for post-period and postpartum recovery
✔ Enhances Beauty & Radiance — improves complexion and delays aging
🧍♀️ Recommended for
✔ Those with insomnia, restless sleep, or poor sleep quality
✔ Women recovering after menstruation or with low Qi & blood
✔ People who feel fatigued, forgetful, or emotionally low
✔ Elderly or students with heavy brain use
✔ Postpartum or post-illness recovery
⚠ Cautions
❌ Not suitable during fever, colds, or for people with “heat” constitution
❌ Diabetic patients should monitor intake (high sugar content)
❌ Avoid if you have damp-heat constitution, yellow greasy tongue, or loose stools
❌ Pregnant women should not consume excessively (may induce uterine contractions)
🍲 Pairing Suggestions
🌿 Longan + Red Dates + Goji Berries — nourish heart and blood, enhance beauty
🌿 Longan + Lily Bulb + Lotus Seeds — nourish Yin, calm mind, aid sleep
🌿 Longan + Chinese Yam + Black Sesame — strengthen spleen & kidney, anti-aging
📌 Tip: Dried longan is warming and best used in soups or stews; avoid eating raw on an empty stomach or in large amounts
💧 Essential Oil Pairing Suggestions
💧 Lavender + Frankincense (diffuser) — relax nerves, relieve anxiety, aid sleep
💧 Rose + Geranium (abdominal massage) — regulate Qi & blood, warm the uterus, enhance beauty
💧 Sweet Orange + Vetiver (foot soak) — warm heart Yang, promote restful sleep, improve cold hands and feet
🌿 TCM × Essential Oils × Gentle Nourishment
Small yet powerful, longan is a “heartwarming remedy” for women’s Qi & blood.
Unlike ginseng, it’s gentle; unlike angelica, it’s not too strong. It quietly nourishes your body, calms your mind, and restores energy.
Paired with calming and Qi-boosting essential oils, it’s like lighting a soft, warm lamp for both your body and spirit.
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