Longan

Dimocarpus longan, commonly known as the longan, is a tropical tree that produces edible fruit. It is one of the better-known tropical members of the soapberry family, to which the lychee also belongs. It is native to Southern China.
See also : Long Yan Rou

Benefits and uses of Longan are

• Longan Root 龍眼根: for Chyluria , leucorrhea, rheumatoid arthritis.
• Longan Leaves 龍眼葉: prevents epidemic influenza, epidemic meningitis, influenza, enteritis, eczema of the scrotum.
• Long Yan Rou 龍眼肉 (edible part of the fruit): as tonic after illnesses, neurasthenia, forgetfulness, palpitation, insomnia.
• Longan Seeds 龍眼種子: stomachache, scalding, bleeding from cut.