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The dried ripe seed kernel of Euryale ferox (Nymphaeaceae). Enters the Spleen and Kidney channels. Sweet, astringent, and neutral, it benefits the Kidney, secures essence, tonifies the Spleen, stops diarrhea, and eliminates dampness to stop leukorrhea. Stronger astringent action than lian zi.
除湿止带力强
补脾止泻力强
煎服或研末服
Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
大小便不利者禁服。食滞不化者慎用。
食物性药材，一般安全。
味甘，平。主湿痹，腰脊膝痛，补中，除暴疾，益精气，强志，令耳目聪明。久服轻身不饥。
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@misc{bencaodian-qian-shi,
author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Qiàn Shí 芡实 (Euryale Seed) — Euryales Semen},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/qian-shi},
urldate = {2026-04-16},
note = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
芡实含丰富淀粉、蛋白质及微量甾醇，具有健脾止泻、收涩固精及抗氧化作用。
Qian shi contains starch, protein, and trace phytosterols; provides Spleen-strengthening, astringent, and antioxidant effects.
《中国药典》收载芡实，以水分、总灰分为质量控制指标。
Listed in Chinese Pharmacopoeia with moisture and total ash as quality control markers.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.