Qian Shi
芡實 qiàn shí, "euryale seed"

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Calm the Spirit

Herbs that Stabilize and Bind (Astringents)

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Pinyin Pronunciation:

Alternate Names:

Name	Pin Yin	Chinese	Translated
Semen Euryales Ferocis

	Tastes: Sweet , Astringent		Dosage: 9-15g

	Cautions: Use with caution in those with difficulty in either urinating or defecating. See Toxicity.		Meridians: Spleen , Kidney
	Preparation: Seeds should be pulverized when dispensed.		Quality: Consists of unfragmented, full seeds with a purplish red or yellowish white (in the case of the peeled seeds) surface, and a white, powdery cross section.
	Reference Source: Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')		Notes: No notes at this time
	Formulas (3) jīn suǒ gù jīng wán (Metal Lock pill to Stabilize the Essence) shuǐ lù èr xiān dān (Water and Earth Immortals Special Pill) yì huáng tāng (Change Yellow (Discharge) Decoction )

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Alternate Names:

Pharmaceutical: Euryales Semen

Botanical: Euryale Ferox Salisb.

Japanese: kenjitsu

Korean: keomin

Common: euryale seeds

Temperature: Neutral

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