Euryale, Qian Shi 芡实 Fox nut, Euryale SeedQian Shi (TCM) Euryale feroxHoutte, L. van, Flore des serres et des jardin de l’Europe, vol. 8 (1853) Euryale ferox(Photo by Jerzy Opioła) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Euryale ferox Parts used: Seed Temperature & Taste: Neutral, Sweet Classification: R. Astringents Uses: 1. Strengthens the Spleen, Stops Diarrhea:-chronic Diarrhea with weakness-especially good for the young and old with loose bowels2. Astringes the Kidneys, Secures Essence:-Spermatorrhea, Nocturnal Emission, Premature Ejaculation-Urinary frequency or Incontinence-Leukorrhea from Damp or Damp-Heat-traditionally regarded as special because it augments and secures Essence (Jing) without breeding Damp Dose: Decoction: 9–15 grams.A traditional longevity tonic used by a long-living Chinese poet was to boil 10–20 seeds every morning, then chew them thoroughly one by one, continuing every day. They are often added to foods like soups and congee in China. Preparation: 1. Dry-Fried: dry frying them makes them warmer and more tonifying to the Spleen and Kidneys. they are better to stabilize the Kidneys and are preferred in the treatment of Spermatorrhea.2. Bran Stir-Fried: in TCM they are sometimes stir-fried with bran until pale yellow. This makes it more drying and stronger to dry Damp, especially of the Spleen. It is most used for…

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