Dried Euryale Seed Qian Shi 500g Whole Gorgon Fruit Kernels for Tea Soup and Wine Infusion

Dried Euryale Seed, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), from Euryale ferox, supplied as whole dried seeds of this aquatic plant. In TCM theory Qian Shi is sweet and astringent in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels. These whole seeds are naturally sun-dried and suitable for decoctions, congee, soups, or wine infusion. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Euryale ferox seeds supplied as raw herbal material
• Known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实) with established traditional use
• Naturally sun-dried whole kernels with no further processing
• Versatile for decoctions, congee, soups, and wine infusion
• 500g pack sourced from Guangdong origin

Quality & Sensory

Whole seeds typically show a round, firm texture with a pale to off-white starchy interior and a brownish outer coat. They have a mild neutral aroma and, when cooked or decocted, yield a subtle starchy, slightly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into congee with rice or grains
• Added to slow-cooked soups and herbal broths
• Steeped or decocted as a mild herbal tea
• Infused in wine as a traditional herbal preparation

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Qian Shi is traditionally used to support spleen and kidney function and is a common ingredient in congee and tonic soups, often paired with lotus seed, Chinese yam, and poria. It is a familiar ingredient in seasonal autumn and winter cooking and in traditional food-therapy recipes.

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