Lu Lu Tong – 路路通
Lu Lu Tong, known as Sweetgum Fruit or Taiwan Maple Fruit, is the dried seed pod of the Liquidambar formosana tree. With its distinctive spiky, globe-like appearance, this fruit is traditionally included in herbal blends for its neutral, slightly bitter taste and its association with the Liver and Stomach meridians. The fruit is carefully dried and sourced to meet high standards of purity.
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
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| Herbal Name | Fructus Liquidambaris |
| Chinese Name | 路路通 |
| Part Used | Fruit |
| Form | Dried herb |
| Quality Standard | Free from sulphur, herbicides, and pesticides |
| Affected Meridians | Liver, Stomach |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight |
The product is sourced with attention to purity and quality, suitable for professional herbal practitioners. Packaged securely to preserve freshness and integrity, ensuring consistent standards for all users.
Expiry Date: 30/11/2029
Description
Lu Lu Tong – 路路通
Sweetgum Fruit / Taiwan Maple Fruit
Latin: Fructus Liquidambaris
Part Used: Fruit
Nature & Flavour: Neutral, bitter
Meridian Affinities: Liver, Stomach
Lu Lu Tong, also known as Sweetgum or Taiwan Maple Fruit, is the dried seed pod of the Liquidambar formosana tree. With its spiky, globe-like appearance, this fruit has been a staple in traditional herbal formulations for its unique properties.
In TCM, Lu Lu Tong is appreciated for its neutral, slightly bitter quality and its association with the Liver and Stomach meridians. It is commonly included in formulas designed to promote smooth movement and flow, especially in blends that seek to harmonise stagnation or support energetic balance. Its round, perforated form also symbolically relates to openness and circulation within the body.
All Phoenix Medical dry authentic herbs and concentrated herbal granules are not treated with sulphur, herbicides or pesticides.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.577 kg |
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