The botanical field journal · No. 11

Lychee

Litchi chinensis

Rose-scented and refreshing, the lychee has been prized in Asia for over two thousand years.

Its virtues

• A handful covers the daily need for vitamin C.
• Rich in polyphenols that protect cells.
• Brings copper and potassium for heart and circulation.
• Valued in Chinese tradition as a warming, nourishing fruit.

Parts used Fruit, seed, blossom honey