Chinese / Pin Yin

芡實 Qian Shi

Common English Name

Gordon Euryale Seed

Pharmaceutical Name

Euryales Semen

Standard Species

Euryale ferox Salisb.

Family

Nymphaeaceae

Part

Seed

Specification

x

Indications

Seminal emission and spermatorrhea, enuresis and frequent urination, chronic diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency, white turbidity, vaginal discharge.

Actions

To tonify kidney and secure essence, tonify spleen to check diarrhea, dispel dampness to check vaginal discharge.