芡实·Euryales
euryale seed
Qian Shi (芡实) is the seed of euryale, a water lily, recorded as Semen Euryales. It is sweet and astringent in flavour and neutral in temperature, entering the Spleen and Kidney channels.
| Pinyin | qian shi |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 芡实 |
| Latin Name | Euryales·Semen Euryales |
| English Name | euryale seed·Euryale Seeds |
| Japanese | kenjitsu |
| Korean | keomin |
lian zi + dang shen + fu ling + bai zhu
Spleen Deficiency with chronic diarrhea
bai bian dou + shan yao + lian zi
Spleen Deficiency with Dampness and chronic diarrhea
Vaginal discharge. Kidney Deficiency with spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation, frequent urination or vaginal discharge. Tonifies Kidney Qi and strengthens Jing for spermatorrhea or cloudy urine. Spleen Deficiency with loose stools and diarrhea
jin ying zi + sha yuan zi + long gu
Stronger action on spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation and frequent urination from Kidney Deficiency, and on vaginal discharge
Cloudy urine.
Spleen and Kidney Deficiency with profuse clear vaginal discharge. Spermatorrhea, taken with rice soup
tu si zi + yi zhi ren + sang piao xiao
Kidney base unstable, with incontinence
huang bai + che qian zi + ku shen
Damp-Heat vaginal discharge.
shan zhu yu + tu si zi + jin ying zi
Deficiency of the lower base with Cold, causing vaginal discharge
Damp-Heat vaginal discharge.
Restores communication between Heart and Kidneys. Nocturnal emissions, premature ejaculation or urinary incontinence where the Kidneys fail to store. Checks chronic diarrhea or dysentery, thin watery vaginal discharge, and turbid painful urinary dysfunction from Spleen Deficiency or Spleen and Kidney Deficiency
Urinary incontinence.
Proteinuria.
| Age | Raw | Granule | Tincture | Concentrate | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any 8-30g; Tincture: 2-4ml | 8-30 g | — | 2-4 ml | — | — |