Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds Qian Shi 芡实米 Euryale Seeds for Cooking and Herbal Soup 500g
$7.59 – $10.30Price range: $7.59 through $10.30
Description
Dried Gorgon Fruit Seeds, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实米), from Euryale ferox. These peeled whole seeds are a classic food-grade Chinese botanical traditionally valued for supporting the spleen and kidney in TCM theory. Qian Shi is neutral in nature with a sweet and astringent flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels. Commonly simmered in congee, soups, and decoctions as part of everyday herbal cooking.




Key Selling Points
- Whole peeled Qian Shi gorgon fruit seeds in 9mm grade
- Botanical source Euryale ferox, a traditional Chinese aquatic seed
- Neutral nature with sweet and astringent flavor in TCM theory
- Suitable for congee, soups, decoctions, and five-grain milling
- Sourced from Guangdong, a recognized region for quality Qian Shi




Quality & Sensory
Typically round, pale white to ivory seeds with a firm, starchy texture and a mild, neutral aroma. When simmered, Qian Shi softens to a slightly chewy bite with a gentle, subtly sweet and starchy taste.




Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried food-grade botanical seeds |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 芡实米 |
| Pinyin | Qian Shi |
| Botanical Name | Euryale ferox |
| Plant Part | Seed, peeled |
| Net Weight | 500g (1 jin) |




Usage Scenarios
- Simmer into congee with rice, lotus seeds, or red dates
- Add to herbal soups and slow-cooked broths
- Include in decoction formulas with other spleen-supporting herbs
- Grind into powder for five-grain milling blends




Traditional Uses
In TCM, Qian Shi is traditionally used to strengthen the spleen, benefit the kidneys, and arrest leakage, often appearing in classic formulas such as Shen Ling Bai Zhu San and Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan. It is commonly paired with lotus seeds, Chinese yam, and poria in congee and soups, especially during autumn and winter for daily nourishment.




FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is dried and peeled gorgon fruit seed, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实米), from the plant Euryale ferox. It is sold as a food-grade raw botanical.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory, Qian Shi is neutral in nature with a sweet and astringent flavor and is traditionally associated with supporting the spleen and kidney. It has long been used in daily nourishing congee and soups.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in congee or slow-cooked soups, often with lotus seeds, Chinese yam, or rice. It can also be ground into powder for grain blends.



Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Gorgon whole rice 13cm, Whole meter 12 centimeters, Whole meter 11 centimeters, 10 centimeters per meter, Whole meter 9 centimeters, Whole meter 8 centimeters, Two petals 11 centimeters, Two petals 10 centimeters, 3 petals 8 centimeters, 4 6 petals, Broken rice, Peel 8cm white gorgon rice, Peel 9cm gorgon rice |
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