{"product_id":"qian-shi","title":"Half-Processed Gorgon Fruit \/ Fox Nut—When Infused in Water, Supports Kidney Function, Secures Essence, and Strengthens the Body","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct: Half-split gorgon nuts (ci shi)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Zhaoqing, Guangdong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNet weight: 8 oz–16 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage: Store in a cool, dry place\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDosage: 10–15 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContraindication: Not recommended for people with constipation when used medicinally (except when used in soup)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNote: This product is highly starchy and is not sulfur-fumigated, so it is highly recommended that you refrigerate or freeze it after receiving it to prevent insect infestation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kg-sections-extend__content c-gap-top-zero-important\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kg-sections-extend__content__text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGorgon nuts are also known as ci shi, fox nuts, and gorgon lotus seeds. They are the dried, mature kernels of the gorgon plant, a member of the water lily family, and are an astringent medicinal herb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeutral in nature; associated with the spleen and kidney meridians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefits include tonifying the kidneys and stabilizing essence, removing dampness and stopping excessive vaginal discharge, strengthening the spleen and benefiting the stomach, stopping diarrhea, replenishing qi and nourishing the blood, providing antioxidant effects, lowering blood sugar, and preventing blood clots. They may help relieve diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency, as well as bed-wetting and frequent urination, nocturnal emissions and involuntary ejaculation, soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, cloudy urine, and excessive vaginal discharge caused by kidney deficiency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGorgon nuts are also rich in carbohydrates, protein, and fat. They not only provide the body with energy and relieve fatigue, but can also strengthen the body and improve bone health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigwort Root and Gorgon Nut Pork Rib Soup (\u003cspan\u003enourishes the kidneys and yin, dispels dampness, and enhances the complexion\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 g of figwort root slices, 30 g of gorgon nuts, 100 g of Chinese yam, one-third of a dried tangerine peel, 500 g pork ribs, and 3 slices of ginger. Boil with an appropriate amount of water for 3 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrengthens the spleen and benefits the lungs, dispels dampness, and enhances the complexion: Half a chicken, 100 g lean meat, 100 g five-fingered fig root, 50 g sea coconut, 30 g gorgon nuts, 50 g Chinese yam, and 3 slices of ginger; simmer or make soup with an appropriate amount of water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTonifies the kidneys and stabilizes essence: Boil 15 g each of gorgon nuts and Cherokee rose hips in water. Alternatively, add 4 oz of lean meat to make soup. (Single serving)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrengthens the spleen, dispels dampness, replenishes qi, nourishes the stomach, calms the heart, and soothes the mind (single serving)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 oz of lean meat or chicken, 10 g each of poria, lotus seeds, coix seeds, codonopsis root, half-split gorgon nuts, and Chinese yam; boil with an appropriate amount of water for about 60 minutes, then season to taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/2268\/2243\/files\/1D0686DC-95AA-4D9B-820A-CE662BB9AC5B.jpg?v=1735591216\" width=\"360\" height=\"304\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"asianstore11","offers":[{"title":"8oz","offer_id":45080933957763,"sku":"","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16oz","offer_id":45069364199555,"sku":"","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/2268\/2243\/files\/C2033106-2674-4143-8ED8-E75C2F2CCF2E.jpg?v=1735076071","url":"https:\/\/asianstore11.com\/en\/products\/qian-shi","provider":"asianstore11","version":"1.0","type":"link"}