The efficacy and function of longan

The efficacy and function of longan

Medicinal effects

The leaves, flowers, roots and cores of longan can all be used as medicine. Longan meat is sweet and warm in nature, and enters the heart and spleen meridians. It has many functions such as benefiting the spleen and brain, strengthening yang and replenishing qi, nourishing yin and tonifying the kidney, replenishing the middle and replenishing qi, nourishing blood and calming the mind, and beautifying the skin.

Nutritional Value

Longan has a good taste and high nutritional value. It is rich in protein, fat, sugar, organic acid, crude fiber and various vitamins and minerals. It can effectively supplement the nutrients needed by the human body, enhance human immunity, strengthen the body, lower blood lipids, and has a certain inhibitory effect on tumor cells. Since longan has a high sugar content, eating longan regularly is very beneficial and has a good health-care effect for the weak, anemic, elderly and frail people.

Economic Value

The wood of the longan tree is hard, with fine and beautiful texture. It is widely used to make high-end furniture and is also a high-quality material for shipbuilding, fine craftsmanship, etc.