Dried Gorgon Fruit Broken Slices Qian Shi Euryale Ferox Seeds Tea and Soup Ingredient Bulk 500g
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Dried Gorgon Fruit Broken Slices Qian Shi Euryale Ferox Seeds Tea and Soup Ingredient Bulk 500g

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Description

Dried Gorgon Fruit Broken Slices, known in TCM as Qian Shi (芡实), from Euryale ferox, the seed of the Chinese water lily. These split and broken seed pieces are a traditional food-grade botanical valued in TCM for their neutral nature and sweet and astringent flavor, traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels. Commonly used as a raw ingredient for teas, soups, and congee. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Dried Gorgon Fruit Broken Slices Qian Shi Euryale Ferox Seeds Tea and Soup Ingredient Bulk 500g overview
Dried Gorgon Fruit Broken Slices Qian Shi Euryale Ferox Seeds Tea and Soup Ingredient Bulk 500g overview

Key Selling Points

  • Authentic Qian Shi (芡实) gorgon fruit seed pieces from Euryale ferox
  • Broken four-part slices ideal as a raw material for tea blends and herbal decoctions
  • Traditionally used in TCM as a spleen and kidney tonic food herb
  • Sun-dried processing with no additives, sold as a food-grade agricultural product
  • Versatile bulk ingredient for congee, soups, and daily herbal teas
Dried Gorgon Fruit Broken Slices Qian Shi Euryale Ferox Seeds Tea and Soup Ingredient Bulk 500g key features
Dried Gorgon Fruit Broken Slices Qian Shi Euryale Ferox Seeds Tea and Soup Ingredient Bulk 500g key features

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale white to light yellowish pieces with a firm, starchy texture and a mild, neutral aroma. When simmered or brewed, the pieces typically soften and release a gentle, slightly sweet and starchy taste.

Dried Gorgon Fruit Broken Slices Qian Shi Euryale Ferox Seeds Tea and Soup Ingredient Bulk 500g quality and texture
Dried Gorgon Fruit Broken Slices Qian Shi Euryale Ferox Seeds Tea and Soup Ingredient Bulk 500g quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried gorgon fruit seed pieces
Chinese Name 芡实
Pinyin Qian Shi
Botanical Name Euryale ferox
Plant Part Seed, broken slices
Net Weight 500 g (1 jin)
Dried Gorgon Fruit Broken Slices Qian Shi Euryale Ferox Seeds Tea and Soup Ingredient Bulk 500g specifications
Dried Gorgon Fruit Broken Slices Qian Shi Euryale Ferox Seeds Tea and Soup Ingredient Bulk 500g specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Simmer in congee or rice porridge with lotus seed and Chinese yam
  • Add to slow-cooked herbal soups and broths
  • Use as a raw ingredient in herbal tea blends
  • Grind into powder for culinary or herbal formulations
Dried Gorgon Fruit Broken Slices Qian Shi Euryale Ferox Seeds Tea and Soup Ingredient Bulk 500g in use
Dried Gorgon Fruit Broken Slices Qian Shi Euryale Ferox Seeds Tea and Soup Ingredient Bulk 500g in use

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Qian Shi is a classic spleen-supporting food herb often paired with lotus seeds, Chinese yam, and poria in congee and soup recipes such as Si Shen Tang style preparations. Traditionally associated with strengthening the spleen and supporting kidney function, it is a common autumn and winter ingredient in family soups and daily health porridges.

Dried Gorgon Fruit Broken Slices Qian Shi Euryale Ferox Seeds Tea and Soup Ingredient Bulk 500g preparation
Dried Gorgon Fruit Broken Slices Qian Shi Euryale Ferox Seeds Tea and Soup Ingredient Bulk 500g preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: This is dried gorgon fruit (Qian Shi, 芡实), the seed of Euryale ferox, supplied as broken slices for use as a tea, soup, or congee ingredient.

Q: What is it traditionally used for?

A: In TCM it is traditionally associated with the spleen and kidney channels and is commonly cooked into congee and soups as a nourishing food herb.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: It is typically simmered in soups or congee, or steeped as part of an herbal tea blend, often with lotus seed and Chinese yam.

Dried Gorgon Fruit Broken Slices Qian Shi Euryale Ferox Seeds Tea and Soup Ingredient Bulk 500g details
Dried Gorgon Fruit Broken Slices Qian Shi Euryale Ferox Seeds Tea and Soup Ingredient Bulk 500g details

Additional information

Weight 0.55 kg
Dimensions 20 × 15 × 8 cm

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