Qian Shi – 芡实
Qian Shi, also known as Euryale Seed or Fox Nut, is the mature seed of the aquatic plant Euryale ferox. Traditionally harvested in Chinese provinces such as Hunan, Jiangxi, and Anhui, these dried seeds feature a smooth texture and a mild, slightly sweet flavour with a hint of sour astringency. Qian Shi is classified as a seed among stabilising and binding herbal ingredients in classical herbal practice, and is typically included in combinations that emphasise internal stability and foundational energy.
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
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| Herbal Name | Semen Euryales |
| Chinese Name | 芡实 |
| Part Used | Seed |
| Form | Dried herbs |
| Quality Standard | Not treated with sulphur, herbicides, or pesticides |
| Affected Meridians | Spleen, Kidney |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight |
Traditionally sourced from regions well known for authentic herbal cultivation. Suitable for practitioner use and as part of classical herbal formulations. Packaging maintains freshness and product integrity.
Expiry Date: 31/07/2028
Description
Qian Shi – 芡实
Euryale Seed / Fox Nut
Latin: Semen Euryales
Part Used: Seed
Nature & Flavour: Neutral, sweet, sour‑astringent
Meridian Affinities: Spleen, Kidney
Qian Shi, also known as Euryale Seed or Fox Nut, is the mature seed from the aquatic plant Euryale ferox, traditionally harvested in provinces such as Hunan, Jiangxi, and Anhui once ripe. It is known for its smooth texture and mild, slightly sweet flavour with a hint of sour astringency.
Classified among the “stabilise & bind” herbs in classical TCM, Qian Shi is frequently included in formulas where preserving internal stability and strengthening foundational energy is emphasised. It is also traditionally used in combinations with other seeds or roots to support fluid retention and strengthening of the Spleen and Kidney meridians.
All Phoenix Medical dry authentic herbs and concentrated herbal granules are not treated with sulphur, herbicides or pesticides.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.577 kg |
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