Euryale ferox
Uses
China: roots and seeds eaten. Seeds believed to restore or preserve health.
Additional Information
- Name Authority:
- Salisb.
- Vernaculars:
- Chinese: Ch'i sat. English: Chicken-Head, Fox-Nut
- Misc:
- Chemical composition (dried seeds): Protein = 9.9%. Fat = 0.3%. Carbohydrate = 75.7%. Ash = 0.6%.