Premium Red-Skin Qian Shi Dried Euryale Fox Nuts Whole Gorgon Fruit Kernels 100g

Premium Red-Skin Euryale Seeds, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), from Euryale ferox. These dried whole kernels are a classic grain-like botanical traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Qian Shi is considered neutral in nature with sweet and astringent flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels. Commonly simmered in congee, soups, and herbal decoctions as part of a balanced traditional diet.

Key Selling Points

• Whole red-skin Euryale ferox kernels with intact grains and no visible breakage
• Known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), a staple of traditional Chinese herbal kitchens
• Sourced from Anhui, a recognized traditional growing region for Euryale seeds
• Dried raw form suitable for congee, soups, and slow-cooked herbal dishes
• Versatile grain-like botanical that pairs well with lotus seeds, yam, and red dates

Quality & Sensory

Typically round to slightly flattened kernels with a reddish-brown outer skin and firm, dense texture. The dried seeds have a mild, starchy aroma, and when slow-cooked they turn soft and chewy with a gentle, nutty, slightly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional congee with rice, lotus seeds, and Chinese yam
• Add to slow-cooked herbal soups and broths
• Use in four-herb or spleen-supporting decoction blends
• Incorporate into seasonal grain and seed mixes for culinary use

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Qian Shi has long been included in spleen and kidney supporting formulas and is a familiar ingredient in everyday food therapy. It is traditionally simmered in congee such as the classic Qian Shi and lotus seed porridge, or cooked in soups with Chinese yam and Poria. Families often prepare it during seasonal transitions as part of a nourishing traditional diet.

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