Euryale Seed 500g | Qian Shi 芡實

Qian Shi (芡实), euryale seed, 500g. Small, hard, chalky-white seeds from the prickly water lily — one of the four herbs in Si Shen Tang, and a fixture in Cantonese soups.

• 500g of dried euryale seed
• Botanical name Euryale ferox
• Small chalky-white seeds, mild and starchy
• One of the four herbs of Si Shen Tang
• Also known as fox nut or gorgon fruit

Traditional use of Euryale Seed

Qian Shi is described in Chinese medicine as strengthening the spleen and consolidating essence. Its astringent, binding character is what distinguishes it from the other soup starches.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Qian Shi · Chinese 芡實 (simplified 芡实) · pharmaceutical Latin Semen Euryales · botanical name Euryale ferox · English: euryale seed, fox nut, gorgon fruit, makhana · Cantonese: him sat

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Traditional use information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Keep out of reach of children.