Dried Euryale Seed Qian Shi 500g Red Skin Chicken Head Seed Whole Herb for Soup and Congee

Dried Euryale Seed, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), also called Ji Tou Mi (鸡头米), from Euryale ferox, the mature seed of the aquatic gorgon fruit plant. These red-skinned whole seeds are a classic food-grade Chinese botanical traditionally valued for supporting the spleen and kidney in TCM theory. Mild in nature with a sweet and astringent flavor, they are commonly simmered in soups, congee, and herbal decoctions. Store in a cool dry place and use as part of a balanced diet.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Euryale ferox seeds in traditional red-skinned form
• Known in TCM as Qian Shi or Ji Tou Mi, a classic spleen and kidney tonic herb
• Sliced and dried processing suitable for food and herbal use
• Commonly added to soups, congee, and slow-cooked herbal dishes
• 500g bulk pack sold as a food-grade agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Seeds are typically round and firm with a reddish-brown outer skin and pale starchy interior. They have a neutral grain-like aroma and, after slow simmering, a soft chewy texture with a mild, slightly sweet and starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into nourishing soups with lotus seed or Chinese yam
• Cooked into congee or porridge for daily meals
• Added to slow-cooked herbal decoctions
• Used in seasonal desserts and traditional culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Qian Shi is associated with the spleen and kidney channels and is traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, secure the kidney, and stop leakage. It is a common ingredient in classic formulas such as Si Shen Wan and is widely paired with lotus seed, Chinese yam, and poria in food therapy. Traditionally simmered in congee or soups, it is especially popular in autumn and winter nourishing dishes.

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