Dried Gorgon Fruit Qian Shi 500g Euryale Ferox Seeds Zhaoqing Grade Raw Herb for Soup Congee and Tea

Dried Gorgon Fruit, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), from Euryale ferox, is the dried seed kernel of this aquatic plant. These broken-grade kernels from Zhaoqing, Guangdong are traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for their neutral nature and sweet-astringent flavor, associated with the spleen and kidney channels. Commonly simmered in soups, congee, and herbal decoctions as part of a balanced traditional diet.

Key Selling Points

• Premium Zhaoqing Qian Shi dried gorgon seed kernels from Guangdong
• Botanical source Euryale ferox, a classic aquatic TCM seed herb
• Broken-kernel grade that cooks down quickly in soups and congee
• Traditionally associated with spleen and kidney channel support
• 500g bulk pack suited to regular home cooking and herbal use

Quality & Sensory

The kernels are typically pale cream to off-white with a firm, starchy texture and a mild, grainy aroma. When simmered, they typically soften to a smooth, slightly chewy bite with a gentle, subtly sweet and astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into nourishing soups with lotus seed, yam, or pork ribs
• Cook into traditional congee with rice and red dates
• Add to herbal decoction blends in TCM practice
• Brew as a mild grain-style herbal tea with other seeds

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Qian Shi is traditionally associated with strengthening the spleen, benefiting the kidneys, and securing essence, and it is a familiar ingredient in classic food-therapy dishes. It is commonly paired with lotus seeds, Chinese yam, and poria in congee and slow-cooked soups, and is especially popular in autumn and winter tonics such as four-herb style stews.

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