Gorgonians are the mature seeds of the water lily plant, white like lotus seeds and fine like pearls. Gorgonians are known as “ginseng in water”, and ancient medicine books say that gorgonians are a good food for infants to eat without aging, and for the elderly to eat to prolong their lives. It is the first choice of food for autumn tonic because it has the characteristics of “tonic but not harsh” and “anti-dry but not greasy”. So what are the efficacy and function of gravy? Gorgonian Qian Shi [source] is the mature seeds of the water lily plant Gorgonian. Alias: Chicken Head Fruit, Chicken Head Pod, South Gorgonian, North Gorgonian, Gorgonian, etc. Taste and Attribution】Sweet, astringent, flat. It belongs to the spleen and kidney meridians. Functions and Indications】Benefiting the kidney and fixing sperm, strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea, removing dampness and stopping banding. Indicated for spermatorrhea, spermatorrhea, spleen deficiency, diarrhea and dysmenorrhea. Dosage and Usage】Decoction, 10-15g. [Selection Guide] Hard and brittle, after breaking open, the broken surface is not flat, white in color and powdery. Odorless, light taste. It is better to have full and uniform particles, sufficient powder, no debris and crust. Storage and preservation】Place it in a jar, put it in a dry place, prevent mold and molds, prevent rodents from eating it. Note: Not suitable for those with hot and dry body, gas and flatulence, constipation and urinary redness. 【Experimental formula】 Colitis: take 30g of gorgonian, 100g of japonica rice, add the right amount of water and cook the porridge. It can be taken for a long time to strengthen the spleen and stop diarrhea and eliminate the symptoms of prolonged diarrhea and dysentery. Generally 1-2 months of medication can be effective. Liver cancer ascites: take 30g of gorgonian, 100g of lean pork and put them in a casserole, add appropriate amount of water, stew and remove the dregs. Eat the meat and drink the soup. It can be consumed regularly. Usually 2-4 weeks of medication can be effective. Spermatorrhea: Take 15g of Gorgonian, 6g of Schisandra, 10g of Schisandra and 15g of Golden Cherry, decocted in water, 1 dose daily. It can be taken 2 times in the morning and 2 times in the evening, and is usually effective in 2-3 weeks. Frequent urination in kidney deficiency: take 50g of raw gravy, 20g of golden cherry meat, 100g of glutinous rice, add water and simmer slowly to make porridge for consumption. Once a day. Usually 1-3 weeks of medication can be effective. Chronic bronchitis: take 200g of raw gravy and 1 old duck. After slaughtering the old duck, remove the hair and viscera, wash the blood and water, then put the cleaned gravy into the duck’s belly, put it in a casserole, add water, boil it on a military fire, put in green onions, ginger, wine, simmer for 2 hours on a civilian fire, until the duck is cooked and eaten with a little salt and monosodium glutamate. Stop using when you have a cold. Insomnia: take 500g each of raw gravy, fat and tender honeysuckle stems and leaves, and dried lotus root, steam them in a pot, then dry them, and grind them into powder. Take 10g before each meal and mix into a spoon with warm water; or take 250g each of gravy, lily and coix seeds, wash them into a casserole, add 1500ml of water and boil them softly on a gentle fire; take another pot, use 1000ml of water and 500g of rock sugar to make a honey sauce, pour it into the gravy pot and take it with 1/4 tsp of osmanthus paste after boiling.