Qian Shi (Euryale ferox) — Dried Gorgon Nut Seeds, Half-Split Kernels for Soup & Powder
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Qian Shi (Euryale ferox) — Dried Gorgon Nut Seeds, Half-Split Kernels for Soup & Powder

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Description

Qian Shi (Euryale ferox), also known as Gorgon Nut or Fox Nut and called Jī Tóu Mǐ (鸡头米) in Chinese folk tradition, is the dried seed kernel of a treasured aquatic food herb revered in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Grown in the waterways of Guangdong and carefully dried at low temperature, these half-split kernels have been prized for centuries as a gentle, astringent, spleen-supporting herb used in soups, congee, and daily nourishing tonics. Its nature is sweet, astringent, and neutral, making it a mild yet steadying food herb for supporting the Spleen and Kidney.

Qian Shi (Euryale ferox) — Dried Gorgon Nut Seeds, Half-Split Kernels for Soup & Powder overview
Qian Shi (Euryale ferox) — Dried Gorgon Nut Seeds, Half-Split Kernels for Soup & Powder overview
Qian Shi (Euryale ferox) — Dried Gorgon Nut Seeds, Half-Split Kernels for Soup & Powder overview

Key Selling Points

  • Traditional food-herb (药食同源) aquatic seed
  • Euryale ferox, known as Gorgon Nut or Fox Nut
  • Half-split kernels, also suitable for grinding into powder
  • Low-temperature dried to preserve natural quality
  • Guangdong origin, new-crop stock
Qian Shi (Euryale ferox) — Dried Gorgon Nut Seeds, Half-Split Kernels for Soup & Powder key features
Qian Shi (Euryale ferox) — Dried Gorgon Nut Seeds, Half-Split Kernels for Soup & Powder key features
Qian Shi (Euryale ferox) — Dried Gorgon Nut Seeds, Half-Split Kernels for Soup & Powder key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is dried at low temperature to preserve the kernel's pale ivory to creamy white color, dense smooth texture, and faintly nutty, earthy aroma. The half-split pieces are firm and clean, with no added sugar—any sweetness is naturally present in the ingredient itself. When simmered, the kernels soften into a chewy, slightly glutinous bite and release a mild, subtly sweet flavor that blends quietly into broths and porridges.

Qian Shi (Euryale ferox) — Dried Gorgon Nut Seeds, Half-Split Kernels for Soup & Powder quality and texture
Qian Shi (Euryale ferox) — Dried Gorgon Nut Seeds, Half-Split Kernels for Soup & Powder quality and texture
Qian Shi (Euryale ferox) — Dried Gorgon Nut Seeds, Half-Split Kernels for Soup & Powder quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried Food-Herb Seed Kernel
Common Name Qian Shi / Ji Tou Mi
Botanical Name Euryale ferox
Form Half-Split Dried Kernels
Origin Guangdong, China
Net Weight 500 g
Qian Shi (Euryale ferox) — Dried Gorgon Nut Seeds, Half-Split Kernels for Soup & Powder specifications
Qian Shi (Euryale ferox) — Dried Gorgon Nut Seeds, Half-Split Kernels for Soup & Powder specifications
Qian Shi (Euryale ferox) — Dried Gorgon Nut Seeds, Half-Split Kernels for Soup & Powder specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Chinese-style soup and broth
  • Congee and grain porridge
  • Ground into herbal powder
  • Seasonal nourishing tonics
  • Everyday food-herb cooking
Qian Shi (Euryale ferox) — Dried Gorgon Nut Seeds, Half-Split Kernels for Soup & Powder in use
Qian Shi (Euryale ferox) — Dried Gorgon Nut Seeds, Half-Split Kernels for Soup & Powder in use
Qian Shi (Euryale ferox) — Dried Gorgon Nut Seeds, Half-Split Kernels for Soup & Powder in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Qian Shi is simmered into soups, congee, and slow-cooked tonics to support the Spleen and steady the body during seasonal transitions. It is a familiar ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like Chinese yam, lotus seed, and jujube. In daily home cooking, it is added to rice porridge or brewed as a gentle food tea, and it is also ground into powder for blending into drinks and pastes.

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Qian Shi?

A: Qian Shi is the common Chinese name for the dried seed kernel of Euryale ferox, also known as Gorgon Nut or Fox Nut. In folk tradition it is affectionately called Ji Tou Mi (鸡头米). It is a traditional food herb used in soups, congee, and tonics.

Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Qian Shi?

A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Qian Shi is associated with supporting the Spleen, steadying the Kidney, and gently astringing. It is often used in soups and porridges for daily seasonal nourishment.

Q: How do I use these half-split Qian Shi kernels?

A: Rinse the kernels and simmer them with soup or congee ingredients until softened, or grind them into powder for blending into drinks and pastes. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.

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Packaging specifications 13 miles gorgon, 12 whole grains, 10 miles whole grain, 9 miles whole grains, 8 miles whole grain, 9 miles and two petals

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