Where Does Gorgon Nut Grow? A Full Guide to Prices and Buying Tips

Gorgon nut, a traditional Chinese medicine name, is the dried mature seed kernel of the plant Euryale ferox in the water lily family, and it has the effects of tonifying the kidney and securing essence, strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea, and removing dampness and stopping vaginal discharge. So, where does gorgon nut grow? How much does it cost per jin? Can pregnant women eat it?

1. Where does gorgon nut grow?

Gorgon nut is produced in all provinces north and south of our country, from Heilongjiang to Yunnan and Guangdong, and grows in ponds and lakes.

2. How much does gorgon nut cost per jin?

Fresh gorgon nut is also divided into different grades according to size and degree of maturity and tenderness, with prices of 20 to 60 yuan per jin. The price of dried gorgon nut also fluctuates considerably: ordinary ones are about 50 to 80 yuan per jin, and expensive ones can be more than 100 yuan per jin. For dried gorgon nut, the price of whole kernels is usually higher, while half kernels are relatively cheaper. At the same time, according to the shelling method, it is divided into machine-shelled and hand-shelled; hand-shelled is certainly more expensive, because hand-shelled gorgon nut is generally whole kernels, and the effect when used is also relatively better.

3. How to select gorgon nut?

1. Color: gorgon nut with a white and bright color is generally relatively glutinous in texture, while that which looks white but lacks luster has a firm texture, and if it has a yellowish tint it may be old stock.

2. Shape: the shape of gorgon nut should have round, whole grains of uniform size.

3. Bite test: choose dry gorgon nut, otherwise it is prone to mold; to judge by biting with the teeth, if it bites crisp and breaks easily it is dry, while if it is slightly tough it is damp.

4. Smell: smell gorgon nut to check for any off odor; if there is a sulfur smell, it may have been processed after being infested by insects.