Fruits
Lychee
荔枝Nutritional Value
4 / 5
Organ Affinities
Tonifies
Therapeutic Properties
Quick Facts
AHM Properties
Lychee is a warming fruit that nourishes Heart and Spleen Qi, builds Blood, settles the spirit, and helps relieve pain. In AHM it warms the middle burner, making it appropriate for cold-pattern stomach pain and hiccups. Its Blood-building properties make it helpful for anemia and pallor. Because of its warming nature, it is best consumed in moderation and balanced alongside cooling fruits like pear.
Lychee polyphenols, particularly oligonol, have demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects and improved microcirculation in clinical research, consistent with its AHM role in tonifying Blood and supporting Heart function.
Contraindications
Warm and potentially heating — avoid excess, which can cause 'lychee heat' (excessive warmth, mouth sores, nosebleeds). Avoid in heat patterns.
Clinically authored and reviewed by Dr. Katrina Chojnicki-Hill, DAOM, AP, Dipl. OM. Cross-referenced against American Dragon Herbs and classical AHM sources. For educational purposes only — consult a qualified AHM practitioner for personalised advice.