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.

PropertiesTreatmentsUsageCautionsFormulas
Temp Taste Ent. Meridians Photo
Neutral
 

Name

芡实
Qian Shi

Sweet

Astringent

Kidney

Spleen

Key Actions

Stabilize

Bind

(Astringents)

Indications/Issues Description / Symptoms Usefulness(1-10)
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
♦♦♦♦

 

Actions Actions Actions

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:

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.