Qian Shi (Euryale Seed) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Qian Shi
English Name: Euryale Seed

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • Strengthen spleen - stop diarrhea, good for children.
  • Stabilize kidneys, retains jing - patterns of kidney qi deficiency with nocturnal emission, premature ejaculation, spermatorrhea, urinary frequency.
  • Expels damp - damp heat or deficient leukorrhea.

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Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 9-15g

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

There are currently no contraindications listed.

Staff Clinician Notes

There are no additional notes for this herb.

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