Dried Euryale Ferox Seeds Qian Shi Gordon Euryale Seed 250g Jar Chinese Herbal Soup Ingredient
$9.05
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Description
Dried Euryale Seeds, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), from Euryale ferox Salisb. ex DC. These are shelled, dried seeds of the Gordon euryale plant, a classic Chinese herbal food ingredient. In TCM theory, Qian Shi is considered sweet and astringent in flavor, neutral in nature, and associated with the spleen and kidney channels. Traditionally used in soups, congee, and decoctions as a gentle food-grade herb. This 250g jar is a convenient pantry staple for everyday Chinese herbal cooking.


Key Selling Points
- Dried shelled seeds of Euryale ferox, the Gordon euryale plant
- Known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as Qian Shi (芡实)
- Farm-produced in Zhaoqing, Guangdong province
- Neutral, sweet-astringent herb associated with spleen and kidney channels
- Convenient 250g jar for soups, congee, and decoctions


Quality & Sensory
The dried seeds are typically round to oval, pale cream to light tan in color, with a firm, dense texture. They have a mild, faintly earthy aroma. After simmering, they become soft and slightly chewy with a subtle, neutral, mildly sweet taste that blends well into soups and congee.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried herbal food ingredient |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 芡实 |
| Pinyin | Qian Shi |
| Botanical Name | Euryale ferox |
| Plant Part | Seed |
| Net Weight | 250g |


Usage Scenarios
- Simmered in Chinese herbal soups
- Cooked into congee or rice porridge
- Added to decoctions with other herbs
- Used in seasonal home cooking


Traditional Uses
In TCM theory, Qian Shi is traditionally used in formulas that support the spleen and kidney. It is commonly simmered in soups with ingredients such as Chinese yam, lotus seed, and pork or chicken. It also appears in congee and sweet dessert soups. Traditional preparations often pair it with Fu Ling or Shan Yao for gentle, food-based support.

FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is a 250g jar of dried, shelled Euryale ferox seeds, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实).
Q: What is Qian Shi traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory, it is associated with the spleen and kidney channels and is traditionally used in gentle food-based herbal preparations.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in soups, cooked into congee, or added to herbal decoctions.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10 × 10 × 15 cm |
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