Longan (Long Yan Rou) Powder / Capsule
A traditional supplement preparation using Longan (Long Yan Rou) (Dimocarpus longan), addressing insomnia, anxiety, fatigue.
Generated from this herb's full profile — safety warnings, contraindications, and sourcing.
Benefits
Ingredients
- Longan (Long Yan Rou) — As needed
Instructions
- Grind dried Longan (Long Yan Rou) into a fine powder.
- Fill size 00 capsules or stir into smoothies or honey.
Interactions & contraindications
Longan (Long Yan Rou)
Full profile- Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
- Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
- Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)
May have a calming/sedative effect
Watch for: Benzodiazepines, sleep medications, other sedative herbs, and alcohol
Combined CNS-depressant effects can cause excessive drowsiness or impaired coordination.
May have a stimulant effect
Watch for: Other caffeine-containing products, MAOIs, and stimulant medications (for ADHD or weight loss)
Additive stimulant effects can raise heart rate and blood pressure.
May affect blood pressure
Watch for: Antihypertensive medications (ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, diuretics)
Combined use can push blood pressure too high or too low — monitor readings if you take blood pressure medication.
May thin the blood
Watch for: Anticoagulants (warfarin), antiplatelets (aspirin, clopidogrel), and other blood-thinning herbs or supplements (ginkgo, garlic, fish oil, vitamin E)
Combining blood-thinning substances can increase bleeding risk, including before surgery or dental work.