Foxnut (Euryale Ferox) Glycerite, Organic Seeds Alcohol-Free Liquid Extract, Qian Shi, Glycerite Herbal Supplement 2 oz

Description

Euryale Ferox (also known as Makhana, Fox Nut, Foxnut, Thangjing, Nikori, Onibas or Gorgon Nut) is the only extant species in the genus Euryale. It is a flowering plant classified in the water lily family, Nymphaeaceae, although it is occasionally regarded as a distinct family Euryalaceae. Foxnut is an perennial plant native to eastern Asia, and is found from India to Korea and Japan, as well as parts of eastern Russia. It grows in water, producing bright purple flowers. The leaves are large and round, often more than a meter (3 feet) across, with a leaf stalk attached in the center of the lower surface. Other leaves are submerged. In India, Euryale normally grows in ponds, wetlands etc. The seeds of foxnut are used in ayurvedic preparations. In Chinese, the plant is called Qi?n Sh?. Its edible seeds are used in traditional Chinese medicine, where they are often cooked in soups along with other ingredients.