From ancient times to the present, lychee has always been a delicious fruit that people love.

Its unique flavor and rich nutritional value make it an indispensable part of people's lives.

Lychee is an evergreen tree with pinnately compound leaves, hairless, stalked, and slender lateral veins; it has no petals; the core is fruit-shaped, nearly spherical; the seeds are all wrapped by a fleshy aril. The flowering period of lychees is from March to April, and the fruiting period is from May to August.

The lychee tree likes high temperature, high humidity, and sunny weather. Its genetics require relatively low temperatures during the flower bud differentiation period, but it will suffer frost damage when the minimum temperature is -2 to -4°C.

During the flowering period, the weather is most beneficial when the weather is sunny and warm but not dry and hot. Humidity Too low, continuous rain, dry and hot weather, or strong north wind are not conducive to flowering and pollination. Unfavorable weather during the flowering and fruiting period may cause flower and fruit drop, or even loss of harvest.

Nutritional Content

Lychee is rich in nutrients, containing glucose, sucrose, protein, fat, and vitamins A, B, C, etc. It also contains various nutrients such as folic acid, arginine, tryptophan, etc., which are very beneficial to human health.

Lychee has the effects of strengthening the spleen, promoting fluid production, and relieving pain, and is suitable for physical weakness, insufficient fluid after illness, cold stomach pain, and hernia pain.

Modern research has found that lychee has the effect of nourishing brain cells, can improve insomnia, forgetfulness, dreaminess, and other symptoms, and can promote skin metabolism and delay aging. However, accidents may occur if you consume too much lychees or if people with certain special physiques consume lychees.

Cautions and Considerations

While lychee offers numerous health benefits, consuming excessive quantities or consuming it under specific circumstances may lead to adverse effects. To mitigate these risks, it's advised to drink salt water or herbal tea before and after indulging in lychees to balance the body's internal environment.

Moreover, eating lychees in moderation and avoiding consumption on an empty stomach is prudent, especially for individuals susceptible to hypoglycemia.

In addition, drinking lychee shells boiled in water can relieve lychee fever. Adults should generally not eat more than 300 grams of lychees per day, and children should not eat more than 5 lychees at a time.

Do not eat lychees on an empty stomach. It is best to eat them half an hour after a meal. Those who suffer from hypoglycemia due to eating lychees should be supplemented with appropriate amounts of sugar water. Those with severe symptoms should be sent to the hospital for treatment in time.

As we savor the succulent flesh of lychees, let us not only relish their delightful flavor but also appreciate the cultural richness and historical significance they embody. May each bite be a sweet reminder of life's blessings, a celebration of abundance, and an invitation to cherish the simple joys of existence.