Gorgon, also known as thorn lotus root. The main effect is to nourish the qi, nourish strong food, suitable for some people, enuresis, frequent urination, spleen deficiency, chronic diarrhea, white turbidity, has a very good health effect. Gorgon can be used by decoction to take medicinal liquid and cooking medicinal food. Constipation, and women giving birth to the latter should not be used.

芡实，又名刺莲藕。主要功效有补中益气，为滋养强壮性食物，适合一些對，遗尿尿频，脾虚久泻，白浊者，具有很不错的保健效果。芡实的使用方法可以煎煮服用药液和烹煮药膳料理食用。便秘、及妇女产后者不宜用。