Longan is warm in nature and can replenish qi and blood, benefit the heart and spleen. Eating longan can calm the mind, nourish the brain, and restore physical strength. It also has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on uterine fibroids. Below are some medicinal diet recipes containing longan for your reference.

　　Longan Chicken Wings for Nourishing Blood and Strengthening Muscles

　　This dish is especially suitable for postpartum women, as it nourishes blood and qi, strengthens muscles and bones, and has excellent health benefits for women experiencing postpartum fatigue and blood deficiency. The method is as follows: Take a few pairs of chicken wings and marinate them with salt and soy sauce. While the chicken wings are marinating, prepare ginger slices, scallion segments, and diced bok choy. Heat oil in a pan, add the chicken wings and fry until golden brown. Remove the chicken wings and reserve the broth. Leave a little oil in the pan, sauté the scallion segments and ginger slices until fragrant, then add the chicken wings, chicken broth, red wine, sugar, and salt. Cook until done, then remove the chicken wings and place them on a plate. Blanch the longan and diced bok choy in the oil and arrange them on the plate with the chicken wings. Sauté the remaining scallion oil in the pan until fragrant, then pour in the chicken wing broth, thicken with a little cornstarch slurry, and pour over the chicken wings.

　　Longan, lotus seed, and lily bulb sweet soup to nourish the heart and spleen

　　If you experience insomnia, shortness of breath, or palpitations, this sweet soup is perfect for you. Take 50g each of dried longan pulp, lotus seeds, and lily bulbs. Wash them thoroughly with clean water and place them in a bowl of water. Steam until the lotus seeds are cooked through. Then add 50g of white sugar to the bowl and continue steaming for another 10 minutes. You don't need to drink the entire soup at once; you can consume it in several portions.

　　Longan and red date porridge to nourish qi and blood

　　When a person's Qi and blood are insufficient, symptoms such as forgetfulness, poor appetite, insomnia, and palpitations may occur. Eating this porridge can alleviate these symptoms. Take 10g each of longan and red dates, and wash 100g of rice. Bring water to a boil in a pot over high heat, then add all the ingredients and simmer over low heat. After one hour, add an appropriate amount of white sugar to taste, and it's ready to eat.

　　Do these medicinal herb recipes whet your appetite? If you're looking to nourish your body with longan, then don't delay, make some and try them out!