Dried Gorgon Fruit Qian Shi Euryale Ferox Seeds 500g Bag for Cooking and Herbal Wellness

Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), from Euryale ferox. These shelled red gorgon seeds are a whole-form edible botanical traditionally used in Chinese herbal cooking. In TCM theory, Qian Shi is considered neutral in nature with sweet and astringent flavor and is traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels. Commonly simmered in congee, soups, and decoctions as part of a balanced diet. Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Key Selling Points

• Whole shelled red gorgon seeds in their natural form with no further processing
• Botanical source Euryale ferox known in TCM as Qian Shi
• Traditionally associated with spleen and kidney support in TCM theory
• Versatile grain-like seed for congee soups and slow-cooked dishes
• Supplied as a 500g sealed bag of edible agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Typically round and firm with a reddish-brown outer skin and starchy white interior. The seeds have a mild neutral aroma, and when slow cooked they turn soft and tender with a gentle starchy, slightly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into congee with rice and other grains
• Add to herbal soups and slow-cooked broths
• Combine with lotus seeds and Chinese yam in traditional decoctions
• Use in seasonal wellness cooking and everyday culinary dishes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Qian Shi is a classic spleen-tonifying seed often cooked with lotus seeds, Chinese yam, and poria in congee or soup. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter nourishing dishes and is traditionally valued as a gentle food-grade herb for daily culinary use among middle-aged and older adults.

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