FUN FACTS
Botanical name: Euryale Ferox, Euryales Semen. AKA 芡实 Qian Shi, gordon euryale seed, fox nut, gorgon nut or makhana
CONSTITUENTS
USES/ BENEFITS
TYPES
GROWING
PRODUCTS
EDITOR NOTES
TCM NOTES
This information is for education purposes only. Seek the advice of your physician before taking any home remedies, herbs, or supplements.
Temp | Taste | Ent. Meridians | Photo |
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Name 芡实
Qian Shi
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Sweet Astringent |
Kidney Spleen Key Actions Stabilize Bind (Astringents) |
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DOSAGE information found online
Always consult your doctor before taking any herbal supplements.
• Dried herb 8-30g
• Tincture: 2-4ml
PARTS USED
• Seed
***Always consult your doctor before taking any herbal supplements.***
Contraindications
Drugs Interactions
Herb Interactions
The roots of this herb is an ingredient in the following formulas:
- Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan (Metal Lock Pill to Stabilize the Essence)
- Yi Huang Tang (Change Yellow (Discharge) Decoction)
REFERENCES
This information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. Always consult a doctor prior to using herbal medicine. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.