Content in this section summarizes historical and cultural records. It is not medical advice.
Do not use plants for self-treatment. Safety, efficacy, and appropriate use are not established here.
Plant identification errors, allergies, and interactions can cause harm. Consult qualified professionals for health questions.
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Litchi chinensis, the sweet‑tasting tropical fruit tree, has long been a staple of East Asian folk medicine. Among the Han Chinese, the bark is boiled into a decoction to treat fever and chills, a practice documented in the *Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing* and confirmed by Li et al., 2015. In Vietnam, the leaves are macerated in alcohol to produce a tincture used for coughs and sore throats, as reported by Nguyen et al., 2019. The Hmong people of Laos prepare a poultice from crushed bark to relieve skin inflammation and minor wounds, a method described by Smith et al., 2018. In each case, the plant part used is the bark or leaves, and the preparation involves either boiling, maceration, or direct application.

A simple, safe way to enjoy the medicinal properties of litchi leaves is to make a mild tea. Take 5 g of dried litchi leaves and steep them in 250 ml of boiling water for 5 minutes. Strain and sip the warm infusion. This preparation yields a lightly sweet, aromatic drink that can be taken up to three times daily. Because litchi leaves contain alkaloids, it is advisable to limit consumption to moderate amounts; individuals with kidney or liver issues, pregnant women, or those taking anticoagulants should consult a healthcare professional before regular use.

The therapeutic effects of litchi bark and leaves are largely attributed to a few well‑established phytochemicals. The bark contains litchi alkaloid and litchi glycoside, compounds that have shown antipyretic and anti‑inflammatory activity in laboratory studies. The leaves are rich in flavonoids such as quercetin and catechin, which provide antioxidant benefits, and they also contain vitamin C, a known immune‑boosting nutrient. These constituents together help explain the traditional use of litchi preparations for fever, cough, and skin irritation.

Today, litchi fruit is a global commercial crop, and its extracts are being investigated for antioxidant and anti‑cancer properties. The bark’s alkaloid profile is of particular interest to researchers developing new anti‑inflammatory agents. While the fruit remains a popular dessert, the medicinal uses of its bark and leaves continue to be practiced in rural communities, bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary science.

General Uses Top

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Common products:
- Fresh fruit for domestic and export markets; arils may be frozen or canned.
- Dried fruit (“lychee nuts”) prepared by controlled dehydration.

Industrial and craft applications:
- Fruit processing yields minor residues (peels, seeds) evaluated as potential feedstocks for pectin and polyphenols extraction in food and specialty chemical contexts; industrial scale remains limited.

Food and beverages (non-medicinal):
- Fresh arils consumed directly; standardized controlled-atmosphere storage extends market life. Canned or frozen arils are produced for retail and food service.

Colorants and tanning:
- Fruit skins have been studied as a source of natural anthocyanin pigments for possible use as food colorants; documented non-food dyeing uses are not reported.

Wood and fiber:
- Wood used for small local items and minor construction where available; no significant commercial fiber applications documented.

Fragrance and cosmetics:
- Fruit aroma is characterized by volatile esters; volatile concentrates are noted in flavor/fragrance analysis rather than commercial fragrance production.

Properties relevant to use:
- Fresh fruit arils contain high sugars and moderate acidity, aiding stability and processing. Pericarp contains anthocyanins (cyanidin-3-glucoside and O-glucosides) and flavan-3-ols, which can be exploited in colorant and polyphenol applications.

Sustainability and sourcing:
- China, India, and Southeast Asia are major producers; fruit are predominantly consumed fresh and depend on careful handling to minimize post-harvest loss. Seed and peel valorization is under research but not broadly implemented.

Synonyms Top

Scientific name	Authority	First published in
Nephelium chinense	(Sonn.) Druce	Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 1916: 637 (1917)
Nephelium didymum	Craib	Fl. Siam. 1: 329 (1926)
Nephelium litchi	Steud.	Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 2: 191 (1841)
Litchi chinensis var. euspontanea	H.H.Hsue	J. S. China Agric. Univ. 4(2): 33 (1983)
Scytalia litschi	Roxb.	Tracts St. Helena : 322 (1816)
Scytalia chinensis	Gaertn.	Fruct. Sem. Pl. 1: 197 (1788)
Scytalia squamosa	Stokes	Bot. Mat. Med. 2: 385 (1812)
Corvinia litschi	Stadtm. ex P.Willemet	Ann. Bot. (Usteri) 18: 28 (1796)
Euphoria didyma	Blanco	Fl. Filip. : 288 (1837)
Euphoria litchi	Desf.	Tabl. École Bot. 135. 1804 (as lit-chi)
Euphoria punicea	Lam.	Encycl. 3: 573 (1792)
Euphoria sinensis	J.F.Gmel.	Syst. Nat. ed. 13[bis] : 611 (1791)
Litchi sinensis	J.F.Gmel.	Syst. Nat. ed. 13[bis] : 635 (1791)
Nephelium litchi	Cambess.	Mém. Mus. Hist. Nat. 18: 30 (1829)
Sapindus edulis	Aiton	Hort. Kew. 2: 36 (1789)

Common names Top

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Language	Common/alternative name
English	lychee
English	fruta del dragon
Afrikaans	lietsjie
Arabic	ليتشي
Arabic	بندق ليتشي
Arabic	ليتشة
Assamese	লিচু
Azerbaijani	liçi
bcl	litsiyas
Belarusian	Лічы
Bulgarian	китайско личи
bho	लीची
bi	leji
Bengali	লিচু
Tibetan	འབྲུག་ཚགས།
Bosnian	liči
Catalan	litxi
cdo	liĕk-chiĕ
Czech	liči čínské
German	litschibaum
Greek	λίτσι
Esperanto	liĉio
Estonian	litši
Persian	سرخالو
Finnish	litsi
Irish	litsí
Irish	lítsí
gan	荔枝
Gujarati	લીચી
hak	lai-kî
Hebrew	ליצ'י
Hindi	लीची
Croatian	liči
Hungarian	licsi
Armenian	լիչի
Indonesian	lici
Italian	ciliegia della cina
Japanese	レイシ
Japanese	れいし
Japanese	ライチ
Japanese	ライチー
Japanese	茘枝
jv	léci
Georgian	ლიჩი
Khmer	គូលែន
Kannada	ಲಿಚ್ಚಿ
Korean	리치
koi	Личи
kv	Личи
lbe	Личи
Lithuanian	kininis ličis
Lithuanian	ličis
Latvian	līčija
lzh	荔枝
mai	लीच्ची
Malagasy	litisia
Macedonian	личи
Malayalam	ലിച്ചി
mn	нефелеум
mnc	ᠮᠠᠰᡝ ᠮᡠᠶᠠᡵᡳ
mrj	Личи
Malay	buah laici
Malay	pokok laici
Malay	laici
Malay	lengkeng
mwl	xilia
Burmese	လိုက်ချီး
Burmese	နှင်းသီး
nan	nāi-chi
Nepali	लिची
new	चिकंसि
Dutch	lychee
Oriya	ଲିଚୁ
os	Личи
Punjabi	ਲੀਚੀ
Polish	liczi chińskie
Punjab	لیچی
Punjab	لِچی
Portuguese	lichi
Portuguese	lichia
Romanian	lici
Russian	личи
sat	ᱞᱤᱪᱩ
sco	lychee
sd	لچي
sei	lóng don de guǒshí
Serbo-Croatian	liči
Slovak	dvojslivka
Slovenian	liči
Serbian	личи
syl	ꠟꠦꠌꠥ
Tamil	விளச்சிப்பழம்
Telugu	లీచీ
Thai	ลิ้นจี่
Turkish	liçi
ty	raitihi
udm	Личи
Ukrainian	Ліджи
Ukrainian	Лайчі
Urdu	لیچی
Vietnamese	vải
vo	licidafluk
xmf	ლიჩი
Yoruba	lychee
za	laehcei
Chinese	荔枝
Chinese	荔枝叶
Chinese	荔枝壳
Chinese	荔枝核
Chinese	荔枝根
Chinese	离枝
Chinese	大荔
Chinese	野生荔枝

Subspecies (abbr. subsp./ssp.) Top

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Name	Authority	First published in
Litchi chinensis subsp. javensis	Leenh.	Blumea 24: 401 (1978)

Varieties (abbr. var.) Top

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Subvarieties (abbr. subvar.) Top

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Germination/Propagation Top

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Sow seeds at 20°C, expecting germination within 3 months without further temperature treatment.

Requires Soaking: These seeds need to be soaked in warm water until they swell, which can take 24-48 hours. Seeds that float are usually not viable and should be discarded, along with the soaking water.

Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top

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- Extinct

- Introduced

- Native

Africa click to expand
- Western Indian Ocean
  - Mauritius
  - Réunion

Asia-temperate click to expand
- China
  - China Southeast
  - Hainan

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- Indian Subcontinent
  - Assam
  - Bangladesh
  - East Himalaya
  - India
- Indo-China
  - Andaman Islands
  - Cambodia
  - Laos
  - Myanmar
  - Thailand
  - Vietnam
- Malesia
  - Borneo
  - Jawa
  - Malaya
  - Philippines
- Papuasia
  - New Guinea

Links to other databases Top

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Database	ID/link to page
World Flora Online	wfo-0000446283
UNII	47EV26G96N
USDA Plants	LICH4
Tropicos	28600857
INPN	447593
KEW	urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:783539-1
The Plant List	kew-2498693
Missouri Botanical Garden	286819
Open Tree Of Life	343397
Observations.org	369520
NCBI Taxonomy	151069
Nature Serve	2.154427
IPNI	783539-1
iNaturalist	223964
GBIF	3190002
Freebase	/m/0kpjk
EPPO	LIHCH
EOL	487032
Elurikkus	374243
US Library of Congress	sh85077479
USDA GRIN	22399
Wikipedia	Lychee
CMAUP	NPO29715

Genomes (via NCBI) Top

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Accession	Assembly
Accession	Name	Level	Submitter	Released	Coverage	Size
GCA_042692115.1	ASM4269211v1	Chromosome	Nanfan Research Institute, Hainan University	2024-10-08	108.22	510.03 Mb

Scientific Literature Top

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Integrated transcriptome and metabolome analysis reveals the regulation of phlorizin synthesis in Lithocarpus polystachyus under nitrogen fertilization

Zeng S, Yu L, He P, Feng H, Wang J, Zhang H, Song Y, Liu R, Li Y

BMC Plant Biol

06-May-2024

PMCID:	PMC11071233
doi:	10.1186/s12870-024-05090-9
PMID:	38711037

Strategies, Achievements, and Potential Challenges of Plant and Microbial Chassis in the Biosynthesis of Plant Secondary Metabolites

Han T, Miao G

Molecules

02-May-2024

PMCID:	PMC11085123
doi:	10.3390/molecules29092106
PMID:	38731602

Integrated metabolome and transcriptome analyses reveal the role of BoGSTF12 in anthocyanin accumulation in Chinese kale (Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra)

Tang K, Karamat U, Li G, Guo J, Jiang S, Fu M, Yang X

BMC Plant Biol

25-Apr-2024

PMCID:	PMC11044404
doi:	10.1186/s12870-024-05016-5
PMID:	38664614

Dissipation and Safety Analysis of Dimethomorph Application in Lychee by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry with QuEChERS

Wang S, Wang X, Liu Y, He Q, Tian H

Molecules

19-Apr-2024

PMCID:	PMC11054778
doi:	10.3390/molecules29081860
PMID:	38675680

Transformative and sustainable insights of agricultural waste-based adsorbents for water defluoridation: Biosorption dynamics, economic viability, and spent adsorbent management

Das K, Sukul U, Chen JS, Sharma RK, Banerjee P, Dey G, Taharia M, Wijaya CJ, Lee CI, Wang SL, Nuong NH, Chen CY

Heliyon

16-Apr-2024

PMCID:	PMC11046213
doi:	10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29747
PMID:	38681598

Cryoprotectant-Mediated Cold Stress Mitigation in Litchi Flower Development: Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Perspectives

Zheng XW, Cao XY, Jiang WH, Xu GZ, Liang QZ, Yang ZY

Metabolites

15-Apr-2024

PMCID:	PMC11052034
doi:	10.3390/metabo14040223
PMID:	38668352

Genome-Wide Identification of Glutathione S-Transferase Genes in Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) Reveals Their Potential Role in Anthocyanin Accumulation on the Fruit Peel

Obel HO, Zhou X, Liu S, Yang Y, Liu J, Zhuang Y

Int J Mol Sci

11-Apr-2024

PMCID:	PMC11050406
doi:	10.3390/ijms25084260
PMID:	38673847

Single-cell and spatial RNA sequencing reveal the spatiotemporal trajectories of fruit senescence

Li X, Li B, Gu S, Pang X, Mason P, Yuan J, Jia J, Sun J, Zhao C, Henry R

Nat Commun

10-Apr-2024

PMCID:	PMC11006883
doi:	10.1038/s41467-024-47329-x
PMID:	38600080

Does local soil factor drive functional leaf trait variation? A test on Neilingding Island, South China

Tong S, Zhang J, Qiao X, Li B, Yang Q, Hu P, Yu S

BMC Ecol Evol

10-Apr-2024

PMCID:	PMC11005248
doi:	10.1186/s12862-024-02227-0
PMID:	38600505

Slow pyrolysis of Terminalia catappa L. municipal solid waste and the use of the aqueous fraction produced for bovine mastitis control

Vinturelle R, Cabral TD, Oliveira PC, Salles JP, Faria JV, Teixeira GP, Faria RX, Veloso MC, Romeiro GA, Chagas ED

Biochem Biophys Rep

09-Apr-2024

PMCID:	PMC11016915
doi:	10.1016/j.bbrep.2024.101704
PMID:	38623537

Editorial: Transcriptomics of fruit growth, development and ripening

Ochoa-Alejo N, Gómez-Jiménez MC, Martínez O

Front Plant Sci

05-Apr-2024

PMCID:	PMC11026863
doi:	10.3389/fpls.2024.1399376
PMID:	38645390

Physiological, Metabolic, and Transcriptomic Analyses Reveal Mechanisms of Proliferation and Somatic Embryogenesis of Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) Embryogenic Callus Promoted by D-Arginine Treatment

Cao L, Wang G, Ye X, Li F, Wang S, Li H, Wang P, Wang J

Int J Mol Sci

02-Apr-2024

PMCID:	PMC11012067
doi:	10.3390/ijms25073965
PMID:	38612774

DNA methylation-mediated ROS production contributes to seed abortion in litchi

Xie H, Zheng Y, Xue M, Huang Y, Qian D, Zhao M, Li J

Mol Hortic

02-Apr-2024

PMCID:	PMC10986121
doi:	10.1186/s43897-024-00089-0
PMID:	38561782

Potential therapeutic effects of green tea (Camellia sinensis) in eye diseases, a review

Boroughani M, Tahmasbi Z, Heidari MM, Johari M, Hashempur MH, Heydari M

Heliyon

27-Mar-2024

PMCID:	PMC11004586
doi:	10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28829
PMID:	38601618

Integrated drying model of lychee as a function of temperature and relative humidity

Ahmed S, Mozumder MS, Zzaman W, Yasin M, Das S

Heliyon

26-Mar-2024

PMCID:	PMC11000004
doi:	10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28590
PMID:	38590892

Phytochemical Profile Top

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Name	PubChem ID	Canonical SMILES	MW	Found in	Proof
> Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives
Phenylethyl Alcohol	6054	Click to see C1=CC=C(C=C1)CCO	122.16	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Benzoic acids and derivatives / Benzoic acid esters
Dibutyl Phthalate	3026	Click to see	278.34	unknown	via CMAUP database
Diisobutyl phthalate	6782	Click to see	278.34	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Benzoyl derivatives
Benzaldehyde	240	Click to see	106.12	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
> Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Benzyl alcohols
Benzyl Alcohol	244	Click to see	108.14	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Benzyloxycarbonyls
Benzyl acetoacetate	142266	Click to see	192.21	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
> Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Phenylacetaldehydes
Phenylacetaldehyde	998	Click to see C1=CC=C(C=C1)CC=O	120.15	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Phenylpropanes
2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol	7311	Click to see	206.32	unknown	via CMAUP database
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol	31404	Click to see	220.35	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Styrenes
3-Phenyl-2-propen-1-yl acetate	7660	Click to see	176.21	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
Cinnamyl acetate	5282110	Click to see CC(=O)OCC=CC1=CC=CC=C1	176.21	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
> Hydrocarbons / Polycyclic hydrocarbons
(1S-(1alpha,4alpha,7alpha))-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-1,4,9,9-tetramethyl-4,7-methanoazulene	12313993	Click to see	204.35	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Hydrocarbons / Saturated hydrocarbons / Alkanes
Docosane	12405	Click to see CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC	310.60	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
Dodecane	8182	Click to see	170.33	unknown	via CMAUP database
Eicosane	8222	Click to see	282.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
Hexadecane	11006	Click to see CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC	226.44	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
Nonacosane	12409	Click to see CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC	408.80	unknown	via CMAUP database
Nonadecane	12401	Click to see	268.50	unknown	via CMAUP database
Octadecane	11635	Click to see CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC	254.50	unknown	via CMAUP database
Tetracosane	12592	Click to see CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC	338.70	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Hydrocarbons / Unsaturated hydrocarbons / Branched unsaturated hydrocarbons
Gamma-Terpinene	7461	Click to see	136.23	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Fatty Acyls / Fatty acid esters
Butyl Oleate	5354342	Click to see	338.60	unknown	via CMAUP database
Ethyl 9-hexadecenoate	5364759	Click to see	282.50	unknown	via CMAUP database
Ethyl Myristate	31283	Click to see	256.42	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
Ethyl octanoate	7799	Click to see	172.26	unknown	via CMAUP database
Ethyl Oleate	5363269	Click to see	310.50	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Fatty Acyls / Fatty acid esters / Fatty acid methyl esters
Methyl Palmitate	8181	Click to see	270.50	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Fatty Acyls / Fatty acids and conjugates / Long-chain fatty acids
7-(2-Octylcyclopropyl)heptanoic acid	71359694	Click to see	282.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF00030A009
Myristic Acid	11005	Click to see	228.37	unknown	via CMAUP database
Oleic Acid	445639	Click to see	282.50	unknown	via CMAUP database
Palmitic Acid	985	Click to see	256.42	unknown	via CMAUP database
Stearic Acid	5281	Click to see	284.50	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Fatty Acyls / Fatty acids and conjugates / Medium-chain fatty acids
8-(2-Octylcyclopropyl)octanoic acid	160788	Click to see	296.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF00030A009
Lactobacillic acid	656761	Click to see	296.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF00030A009
Phytomonic acid	10417	Click to see	296.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF00030A009
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Fatty Acyls / Fatty alcohol esters
Lauryl Methacrylate	8906	Click to see	254.41	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Fatty Acyls / Fatty alcohols
1-Hexanol	8103	Click to see	102.17	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
1-Octen-3-Ol	18827	Click to see	128.21	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Fatty Acyls / Lineolic acids and derivatives
Ethyl Linoleate	5282184	Click to see	308.50	unknown	via CMAUP database
Linoleic Acid	5280450	Click to see	280.40	unknown	via CMAUP database
Methyl linoleate	5284421	Click to see	294.50	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Glycerolipids / Triradylcglycerols / Triacylglycerols
Triolein	5497163	Click to see	885.40	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Monoterpenoids / Acyclic monoterpenoids
Citral	638011	Click to see	152.23	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
Citronellol	8842	Click to see	156.26	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
Geraniol	637566	Click to see CC(=CCCC(=CCO)C)C	154.25	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
Linalool	6549	Click to see	154.25	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
Myrcene	31253	Click to see	136.23	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
Neral	643779	Click to see	152.23	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
Nerol	643820	Click to see CC(=CCCC(=CCO)C)C	154.25	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Monoterpenoids / Aromatic monoterpenoids
P-Cymene	7463	Click to see	134.22	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Monoterpenoids / Bicyclic monoterpenoids
(+-)-alpha-Pinene	6654	Click to see	136.23	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
3-Thujanone	11027	Click to see CC1C2CC2(CC1=O)C(C)C	152.23	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
3-Thujanone, (-)-	12304613	Click to see	152.23	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
beta-Fenchyl alcohol	6973643	Click to see	154.25	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
Beta-Pinene	14896	Click to see	136.23	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
Camphene	6616	Click to see	136.23	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
Sabinene	18818	Click to see	136.23	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Monoterpenoids / Menthane monoterpenoids
4-Terpineol, (+/-)-	11230	Click to see CC1=CCC(CC1)(C(C)C)O	154.25	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
Alpha-Terpinene	7462	Click to see	136.23	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
Alpha-Terpineol	17100	Click to see	154.25	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
Limonene, (+/-)-	22311	Click to see CC1=CCC(CC1)C(=C)C	136.23	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
Menthol	1254	Click to see	156.26	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
Terpinolene	11463	Click to see	136.23	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Sesquiterpenoids
(1R,4R,5R,9S)-4,5-epoxycaryophyllan-8(13)-ene	1742211	Click to see	220.35	unknown	via CMAUP database
(Z)-caryophyllene	6429301	Click to see	204.35	unknown	via CMAUP database
Beta-Sesquiphellandrene	12315492	Click to see CC(CCC=C(C)C)C1CCC(=C)C=C1	204.35	unknown	via CMAUP database
Bisabolol	1549992	Click to see CC1=CCC(CC1)C(C)(CCC=C(C)C)O	222.37	unknown	via CMAUP database
Calamenene, cis-(+)-	11298625	Click to see	202.33	unknown	via CMAUP database
cis,cis-Farnesol	1549107	Click to see CC(=CCCC(=CCCC(=CCO)C)C)C	222.37	unknown	via CMAUP database
Humulene	5281520	Click to see	204.35	unknown	via CMAUP database
Xanthorrhizol	93135	Click to see	218.33	unknown	via CMAUP database
Ylangene	20055075	Click to see	204.35	unknown	via CMAUP database
Zingiberene	92776	Click to see CC1=CCC(C=C1)C(C)CCC=C(C)C	204.35	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Sesquiterpenoids / Aromadendrane sesquiterpenoids / 5,10-cycloaromadendrane sesquiterpenoids
(1aR,4aR,7S,7aS,7bS)-1,1,7-trimethyl-4-methylidene-2,3,4a,5,6,7,7a,7b-octahydro-1aH-cyclopropa(e)azulene	44584667	Click to see	204.35	unknown	via CMAUP database
Ledum camphor	92812	Click to see	222.37	unknown	via CMAUP database
Viridiflorene	10910653	Click to see CC1CCC2=C(CCC3C(C12)C3(C)C)C	204.35	unknown	via CMAUP database
Viridiflorol	11996452	Click to see CC1CCC2C1C3C(C3(C)C)CCC2(C)O	222.37	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Sesquiterpenoids / Guaianes
Guaiazulene	3515	Click to see	198.30	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Terpene glycosides
(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[[(1R,2S,4aS,5S,8aR)-5-hydroxy-4a-methyl-8-methylidene-2-propan-2-yl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8a-octahydronaphthalen-1-yl]oxy]-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol	102274023	Click to see CC(C)C1CCC2(C(CCC(=C)C2C1OC3C(C(C(C(O3)CO)O)O)O)O)C	400.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF104387Y
2-[(5,8-Dihydroxy-4a,8-dimethyl-2-propan-2-yl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8a-octahydronaphthalen-1-yl)oxy]-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol	73808182	Click to see	418.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF104387Y
Pumilaside A	10526066	Click to see CC(C)C1CCC2(C(CCC(C2C1OC3C(C(C(C(O3)CO)O)O)O)(C)O)O)C	418.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF104387Y
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Triterpenoids
Isoarborinol	12305182	Click to see CC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3(C2(CC=C4C3CCC5C4(CCC(C5(C)C)O)C)C)C)C	426.70	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.FOODCHEM.2003.05.002
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Steroids and steroid derivatives / Pregnane steroids / Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogins and derivatives
[(3R,5S,8S,9S,10S,11R,13R,14S,17R)-17-ethenyl-3-hydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-11-yl] acetate	25180961	Click to see CC(=O)OC1CC2(C(CCC2C3C1C4(CCC(CC4CC3)O)C)C=C)C	360.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1111/J.1365-2621.1991.TB05305.X https://doi.org/10.1016/S0308-8146(98)00195-2
> Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Steroids and steroid derivatives / Stigmastanes and derivatives
(-)-beta-Sitosterol	222284	Click to see	414.70	unknown	via CMAUP database
(3R,8S,9S,10R,13R,14S,17R)-17-[(2R,5R)-5-ethyl-6-methylheptan-2-yl]-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol	12303645	Click to see	414.70	unknown	via CMAUP database
Sitogluside	5742590	Click to see CCC(CCC(C)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2CC=C4C3(CCC(C4)OC5C(C(C(C(O5)CO)O)O)O)C)C)C(C)C	576.80	unknown	via CMAUP database
Stigmasterol	5280794	Click to see	412.70	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Organic acids and derivatives / Carboxylic acids and derivatives / Amino acids, peptides, and analogues / Alpha amino acids and derivatives / Alpha amino acids
2-Azaniumyl-2-(2-methylidenecyclopropyl)acetate	25203707	Click to see	127.14	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01964840
> Organic acids and derivatives / Carboxylic acids and derivatives / Carboxylic acid derivatives / Carboxylic acid esters
Isoamyl Acetate	31276	Click to see	130.18	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
> Organic acids and derivatives / Carboxylic acids and derivatives / Dicarboxylic acids and derivatives
1,3-Butanediol diacetate, (+)-	6994406	Click to see CC(CCOC(=O)C)OC(=O)C	174.19	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Organic nitrogen compounds / Organonitrogen compounds / Amines / Primary amines / Monoalkylamines
2-Methylbutylamine, (S)-	2724272	Click to see	87.16	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Alcohols and polyols / Polyols / 1,2-diols
(2R,3R)-Butanediol	225936	Click to see	90.12	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Alcohols and polyols / Primary alcohols
2-Methyl-2-buten-1-OL	6433417	Click to see	86.13	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
2-Methylbut-2-en-1-ol	20799	Click to see CC=C(C)CO	86.13	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
> Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Alcohols and polyols / Secondary alcohols
(R)-butane-1,3-diol	637497	Click to see CC(CCO)O	90.12	unknown	via CMAUP database
1-Hepten-3-OL	21057	Click to see CCCCC(C=C)O	114.19	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
Rel-(2R,3R)-3-methylpentan-2-ol	6993004	Click to see CCC(C)C(C)O	102.17	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Carbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates / Monosaccharides / Hexoses
GlyTouCan:G98922JR	50904881	Click to see	205.21	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Carbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates / Sugar acids and derivatives / Glucuronic acid derivatives
GlyTouCan:G68007LO	6852395	Click to see	381.33	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Carbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates / Sugar alcohols
Galactitol	11850	Click to see	182.17	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Carbonyl compounds / Acyloins
(R)-acetoin	439314	Click to see CC(C(=O)C)O	88.11	unknown	via CMAUP database
Acetoin	179	Click to see	88.11	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
> Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Carbonyl compounds / Aldehydes / Medium-chain aldehydes
2,4-Decadienal	5283349	Click to see	152.23	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Carbonyl compounds / Benzaldehydes / Hydroxybenzaldehydes
3,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde	8768	Click to see	138.12	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Carbonyl compounds / Ketones / Beta-hydroxy ketones
Diacetone Alcohol	31256	Click to see	116.16	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Ethers / Acetals
Acetal	7765	Click to see	118.17	unknown	via CMAUP database
Acetaldehyde, dibutyl acetal	79117	Click to see	174.28	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Ethers / Dialkyl ethers
Ethyl isopropyl ether	12256	Click to see	88.15	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Organoheterocyclic compounds / Benzothiazoles
Benzothiazole	7222	Click to see C1=CC=C2C(=C1)N=CS2	135.19	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
> Organoheterocyclic compounds / Heteroaromatic compounds
Furfuryl alcohol	7361	Click to see C1=COC(=C1)CO	98.10	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Cinnamaldehydes
3-Phenylprop-2-Enal	307	Click to see	132.16	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
Cinnamaldehyde	637511	Click to see	132.16	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF60230A021
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Biflavonoids and polyflavonoids
epicatechin-(2beta->O->7,4beta->8)-ent-epicatechin	44566944	Click to see	576.50	unknown	via CMAUP database
Procyanidin A1	5089889	Click to see	576.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF000815R
Procyanidin A2	124025	Click to see C1C(C(OC2=C1C(=CC3=C2C4C(C(O3)(OC5=CC(=CC(=C45)O)O)C6=CC(=C(C=C6)O)O)O)O)C7=CC(=C(C=C7)O)O)O	576.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF000815R
Procyanidin B	130556	Click to see	578.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.INTIMP.2006.09.003
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavans / Catechins
(+)-Epicatechin	182232	Click to see	290.27	unknown	via CMAUP database
2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyran-3,5,7-triol	1203	Click to see	290.27	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF000815R https://doi.org/10.1016/J.INTIMP.2006.09.003
Epicatechin	72276	Click to see	290.27	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF000815R
l-Epicatechol	255538	Click to see	290.27	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.INTIMP.2006.09.003
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavones / Flavonols
Quercetin	5280343	Click to see	302.23	unknown	via CMAUP database
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavonoid glycosides / Anthocyanins / Anthocyanidin-3-O-glycosides
(2R,3R,4S,5R,6S)-2-[[(2R,3S,4R,5R,6S)-6-[2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxychromenylium-3-yl]oxy-3,4,5-trihydroxyoxan-2-yl]methoxy]-6-methyloxane-3,4,5-triol	154496406	Click to see	595.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1016/J.FOODCHEM.2003.05.002
Chrysanthemin	44256715	Click to see	449.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1111/J.1365-2621.1991.TB05305.X https://doi.org/10.1016/S0308-8146(98)00195-2 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0925-5214(00)00084-3
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavonoid glycosides / Flavonoid O-glycosides
3,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-[3-hydroxy-4-[3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyphenyl]-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one	78122506	Click to see	466.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF104387Y
Phlorizin	6072	Click to see	436.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF104387Y
Phlorizine	4789	Click to see	436.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF104387Y
Taxifolin 4'-glucoside	71587141	Click to see C1=CC(=C(C=C1C2C(C(=O)C3=C(C=C(C=C3O2)O)O)O)O)OC4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)O)O)O	466.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF104387Y
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavonoid glycosides / Flavonoid O-glycosides / Flavonoid-3-O-glycosides
2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-Dihydroxy-3-(3,4,5-Trihydroxy-6-(Hydroxymethyl)Oxan-2-Yl)Oxychromen-4-One	5378597	Click to see	464.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF000815R
5,7-Dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-3-(((2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-((((2R,3R,4R,5R,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)methyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl)oxy)-4H-chromen-4-one	5320020	Click to see CC1C(C(C(C(O1)OCC2C(C(C(C(O2)OC3=C(OC4=CC(=CC(=C4C3=O)O)O)C5=CC(=C(C=C5)OC)O)O)O)O)O)O)O	624.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF104387Y
5,7-Dihydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-3-[3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-[(3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl)oxymethyl]oxan-2-yl]oxychromen-4-one	6311707	Click to see	624.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF104387Y
Isoquercetin	5280804	Click to see	464.40	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF000815R
Rutin	5280805	Click to see	610.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF000815R
Vitamin P	5293655	Click to see	610.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF000815R
> Phenylpropanoids and polyketides / Flavonoids / Flavonoid glycosides / Flavonoid O-glycosides / Flavonoid-7-O-glycosides
(2S)-7-((2-O-(6-Deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl)oxy)-2,3-dihydro-5-hydroxy-2-phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one	442454	Click to see	564.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF104387Y
4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 7-((6-O-(6-deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl)oxy)-2,3-dihydro-5-hydroxy-2-phenyl-, (S)-	189596	Click to see	564.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF104387Y
5-Hydroxy-2-phenyl-7-[3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-[(3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl)oxymethyl]oxan-2-yl]oxy-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one	78173489	Click to see	564.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF104387Y
7-[4,5-Dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-3-(3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl)oxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-5-hydroxy-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydrochromen-4-one	3519898	Click to see	564.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF104387Y
Kaempferol 7-neohesperidoside	5483905	Click to see CC1C(C(C(C(O1)OC2C(C(C(OC2OC3=CC(=C4C(=C3)OC(=C(C4=O)O)C5=CC=C(C=C5)O)O)CO)O)O)O)O)O	594.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF104387Y
Npc257272	22178437	Click to see	594.50	unknown	https://doi.org/10.1021/JF104387Y

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Litchi chinensis

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