Taste: sweet, sour and astringent, warm, non-toxic. Meridian: into the spleen. Effects: Lychee meat tonifies the spleen, benefits the liver and pleases the color; it is also good for promoting blood circulation and nourishing the heart and mind; lychee nucleus is good at dispersing the liver and regulating qi and curing hernia pain. Side-effects: Eating too much will lead to deficiency fever, dry mouth, epistaxis and pediatric acne. Contraindications: Avoid eating for toothache, fever and children with acne. Note: Fresh lychee can quench thirst if eaten sparingly, but if eaten more often, it will lead to dry mouth and fever, which will easily give rise to febrile diseases and sores. Dried lychee also has the above effects, but its nature of the heat to help fire. Avoid eating it if you have a deficiency of yin and fire

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