Qian Shi (Euryale ferox) Dried Gorgon Nut Puffs — Food-Herb Grain for Congee & Wellness Tea
Price range: $4.91 through $7.69
Description
Qian Shi (Euryale ferox), also known as Gorgon Nut or Fox Nut, is the dried seed of a revered aquatic food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Qiàn Shí (芡实). Often called Jī Tóu Mǐ (鸡头米) for its round, pearl-like grains, Qian Shi has been prized for centuries as a gentle, spleen-strengthening and kidney-anchoring food herb used in congee, soups, and daily wellness teas. Its nature is sweet, astringent, and neutral, making it a mild yet nourishing staple for supporting digestive balance and steady vitality.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional food-herb (药食同源) grain
- Round, medium-grain Gorgon Nut puffs
- Naturally sun-dried for clean quality
- Euryale ferox seed, 500g net weight
- Ideal for congee, soups, and wellness tea
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve the grains' pale ivory to light cream color, firm rounded shape, and smooth, slightly chalky texture. The dried puffs carry a faint, clean, earthy aroma with no mustiness. When simmered, they soften into a pleasantly chewy, subtly sweet grain that thickens congee and lends a gentle, neutral body to broths and teas without overpowering other ingredients.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Food-Herb Grain |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Qian Shi (鸡头米) |
| Botanical Name | Euryale ferox |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Origin | Jiangsu, China |
| Processing | Naturally Sun-Dried |
Usage Scenarios
- Congee and grain porridge
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Daily wellness tea blends
- Seasonal slow-cooking
- Medicinal food soup packs
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Qian Shi is simmered into congee, soups, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment and steady digestion. It is a classic ingredient in medicinal food congee, where it pairs with ingredients like Chinese yam, lotus seed, and jujube. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other food herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion, and it is often included in seasonal soup packs for its mild, balancing character.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Qian Shi?
A: Qian Shi is the common Chinese name for the dried seed of Euryale ferox, also called Gorgon Nut or Fox Nut. It is a traditional food herb used in congee, soups, and teas.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Qian Shi?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Qian Shi is associated with strengthening the spleen, anchoring the kidney, and supporting digestive balance. It is often used in congee and soups for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Qian Shi grains?
A: Rinse the grains and simmer them with congee, soup, or tea ingredients until softened. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Crush the slag, 500g optional large particles, 500g medium granules, 500g small granules, 250g medium granules |
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