百子櫃THE HUNDRED DRAWERS
Euryale seed / foxnut
芡實
strengthens the spleensupports the kidneysdispels dampness健脾止瀉固腎澀精除濕止帶止夜尿
The starchy seed of the gorgon water lily, small ivory rounds with patches of reddish skin, sold dried. Soaked up to an hour and simmered long, the seeds keep a pleasant chew, thicken the broth a touch and carry a mild nutty flavour.
TCM properties
Nature · neutral Flavour · sweet Meridians · spleen、kidney
Traditional food therapy
In the tradition it is the astringent strengthener, used to steady the spleen against loose digestion, firm the kidneys and check leakage, including night-time urination; a regular in four-tonics style pots.
Cautions: read first
- Astringent and apt to stall the qi. Do not eat a lot at once, as it is hard to digest.
- Not for anyone who has trouble passing urine or stools, who bloats easily, or who is constipated
Preparation
Soak for 30 to 60 minutes. It stands up to long boiling.
Origin · Geo-authentic (道地) source
Zhaoqing, Guangdong (Zhao euryale) and Jiangsu (Su euryale). A specialist item in Australia, not always in stock
Availability in Australia
Easy to find
