Litchi

The Litchi, which is believed to have originated in China, is an average size tree which belongs to the plant family Sapindaceae. The shiny, lanceolate leaves are arranged alternately on the branches and they are 3.8-15 cm. long. The flowers are about 2.5 mm. across, greenish in colour and found in terminal panicles or loose clusters. The popular fruits are round or oval in shape and pink or red when ripe. The outer pericarp is thin and dry with one large brown seed enclosed in a fleshy, sweet and edible aril.

MEDICINAL USE:
*Heart, brain and liver tonic.
*Intestinal problems.
*Throat problems.
*Reduces general body pain and neuralgic disorders.

 HOW TO USE:
*The consumption of the fruit work as a heart, brain and liver tonic.
*The ground kernel of the seed is administered for intestinal problems. The decoction of the root,
  bark and flowers are used as a gargle for throat problems.
*The decoction of the seeds helps reduce general body pain and neuralgic disorders.

PARTS USED;
*The root, bark, flowers and fruits.

DOSE:
As recommended above.

Normal Dosage For:

Adults: 4 or 5 cups a day.
Aged 6 to 9 years: 2 cups a day
Aged 2 to 5 years: 1 cup a day
1 to 2 years: 1/2 cup a day
Below 1 year: 1/4 or less cup a day

A Useful Table for Quick Measurements:
1 tbsp = 5 grams (green herb)
1 dessertspoon = 2 grams (dry herb)
1 teaspoon = 25 drops
1 cup = 16 tbsp

1 litre = 7 or 8 cups