Longan Fruit (Dimocarpus Longan) - 龙眼肉 (Long Yan Rou)

The dried fruit of the delicious longan is a staple for many Asian desserts and cold soups during the summer. Outside of the summertime, it is also added to herbal remedies and hot soups as a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. As a Chinese herb, longan fruit is believed to help tonify blood to help enhance spleen and heart functions.