Dried Gorgon Fruit Qian Shi Whole Seeds 500g Euryale ferox for Soup Congee and Herbal Decoction

Dried Gorgon Fruit, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), from Euryale ferox, consisting of whole dried seeds. In TCM theory it is neutral in nature with a sweet and astringent flavor and is traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels. These whole seeds are a classic food-herb ingredient for soups, congee, and slow-cooked decoctions, valued in traditional dietetic practice. Store at room temperature in a dry place and cook thoroughly before consumption.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Gorgon Fruit seeds supplied in a 500g pack
• Botanical source Euryale ferox with Chinese name Qian Shi 芡实
• Traditionally used in TCM as a spleen and kidney tonic food herb
• Neutral nature with sweet and astringent flavor in TCM theory
• Versatile whole-seed form for soups congee and decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Whole seeds typically appear round and firm with a pale white to off-white starchy interior and a dull brownish outer skin when unpolished. They have a mild neutral aroma and a bland starchy taste that becomes soft and slightly chewy after prolonged simmering.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into congee with rice and lotus seeds
• Add to slow-cooked herbal soups with pork or poultry
• Boil in traditional decoctions with other spleen-supporting herbs
• Use in seasonal dessert soups and culinary dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Qian Shi is traditionally used to support the spleen and kidney and to help consolidate essence, and it is a common ingredient in classic dietetic preparations such as Si Shen Tang style four-herb soup. It is frequently paired with lotus seeds, Chinese yam, and poria in congee or slow soups, and is often cooked during autumn and winter as a nourishing seasonal food.

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