Congee & Porridge

Chinese Yam and Fox-Nut (Qian Shi) Congee

Traditionally supports the spleen and helps steady excess discharge

In short: Chinese Yam and Fox-Nut (Qian Shi) Congee is a congee & porridge that Traditionally supports the spleen and helps steady excess discharge. It is most often made for digestive wellness. Total time about 55 min. Key ingredients: chinese yam, fox nut / euryale seed, white rice.

Cook
45 min
Total
55 min
Makes
600–900 ml
Chinese Yam and Fox-Nut (Qian Shi) Congee

Why people make this congee

Vaginal discharge is a very common concern. When a woman’s spleen qi is weak, the discharge can be continuous, white and sticky with no odour; in the traditional view, settling the spleen often settles the discharge. This gentle congee is aimed exactly at that weak-spleen type, and it is mild enough to eat regularly.

Safety first — read before you cook

This is a traditional food, not a treatment. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist before making it a regular part of your diet if you:

  • are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are cooking for a young child;
  • take regular medicines — especially blood thinners, blood-pressure, diabetes or immune-suppressing drugs;
  • have a kidney, liver or heart condition, or a known food allergy.

Stop eating it and seek advice if you notice an allergic reaction or feel unwell. Safety notes reviewed 8 October 2026 · How we write safety notes

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