Dried Euryale Ferox Seeds Qian Shi 500g Chinese Herbal Food Grain

Dried Euryale Seeds, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), from Euryale ferox. Also called Ji Tou Mi, these whole dried seeds are a traditional Chinese herbal food grain used in soups and congee. In TCM theory, Qian Shi is sweet and astringent, neutral in nature, and traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels. It is commonly cooked as a nourishing daily food rather than taken as a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Euryale ferox seeds, also known as Ji Tou Mi
• Traditional Chinese herbal food grain used in soups and congee
• Sweet and astringent, neutral nature in TCM theory
• 500g net weight of dried whole seeds
• Sourced as an edible agricultural product from China

Quality & Sensory

These dried Euryale seeds are typically round to oval, pale cream to light brown in color, with a firm, dense texture. They have a mild, neutral aroma and a soft, slightly chewy texture after cooking. The cooked taste is mild and starchy, blending well into soups and congee.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional Chinese soups
• Cooked into congee or rice porridge
• Boiled as a daily herbal decoction
• Added to seasonal nourishing food dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Qian Shi is traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and congee, often paired with ingredients such as lotus seed, Chinese yam, and goji berry. It is a common ingredient in traditional nourishing food formulas and seasonal dishes. Folk practice often simmers the dried seeds until soft before serving.

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