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Market name芡実
Formal name芡実
Japanese nameけんじつ, Kenjitsu
Vernacular nameQianshi
Latin nameEuryales Semen (CP)
English nameGordon Euryale Seed (CP)
Original plant nameEuryale ferox Salisb., (Onibasu)
Family nameNymphaeaceae
Used partClassificationPlant origin
Sub classification seed
Production area informationPeople's Republic of China, Hubei Prov.
Collection informationPeople's Republic of China, Wuhan, Trade Center of Chinese drug, Wuhan
Collection date1987/11/10
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30.592849
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People's Republic of China,Hubei Prov.
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30.592849
114.30553899999995
Collection information
People's Republic of China,Wuhan
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Scientific information data base

Common name芡実, Qianshi, Euryales Semen (CP2020), Gordon Euryale Seed (CP2020)
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Original plant nameEuryale ferox Salisbury, (Onibasu)
Family nameNymphaeaceae
Used partmature seed
Official compendiumCP (2020 ed.)
Clinical applicationAs a nutrient, tonic and analgesic, it is employed for the treatment of gout, arthralgia of lumbar and knees, spermatorrhea, incontinence, diarrhea, leukorrhea, etc. It is also taken as food.
Medical systemTraditional Chinese medicine
Drug effect in
traditional medicine
Traditional
classification
Astringents and haemostatics
Beneficial effect[Property and Flavor] Neutral; sweet and astringent.
[Meridian Tropism] Spleen and kidney meridians.
[Actions] To tonify kidney, secure essence, tonify spleen, check diarrhea, dispel dampness, and relieve abnormal vaginal discharge.
[Indications] Seminal emission, enuresis, frequent urination, chronic diarrhea caused by spleen deficiency, white turbid, vaginal discharge.
Chemical constituentMonosaccharides
(*C1):
Vitamin C

Polysaccharides
(*C1):
澱粉/starch, Catalose

Pteridine derivatives
(*C1):
Vitamin B2

Others
(*C1):
Ca 0.009%, P 0.11%, Fe 0.0004%, 蛋白質/protein 4.4%,脂肪/fat 0.2%,炭水化物/carbohydrates 32%

Pharmacological effectNot exactly known.
DNA sequenceAF092994, AF096694, AF136287, AF092995, AF092996, M77035, M82605
Classical reference
(Chinese Herbal Classic "Zhenglei bencao")
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DiseaseGout, Lower back pain, Spermatorrhea, Incontinence of urine, Frequent urination, Chronic diarrhea, Leukorrhea
Formulationrarely used in formula
ReferencesCP2020: Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2020 edi.
C1)The Encyclopedia of Wakan-Yaku with Color Pictures Vol. I, pp 298-299.
RemarksExcessive intake may cause dyspepsia due to stomach and spleen damages.
Last renewal date2023/12/06