Bitter Melon Seeds (Momordica charantia) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds, Clean & Sulfur-Free
$11.22
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Description
Bitter Melon Seeds (Momordica charantia) are the dried mature seeds of a well-known food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Kǔ Guā Zǐ (苦瓜籽). Also called Bitter Gourd Seed, Ku Gua Zi has long been valued as a cooling, heat-clearing food-herb used in teas, decoctions, and daily culinary preparations. Its nature is bitter and cool, making it a gentle yet clarifying herb traditionally associated with clearing summer heat and supporting digestive balance.




Key Selling Points
- Traditional heat-clearing food herb
- Dried Bitter Melon Seeds
- Momordica charantia
- Sulfur-free, clean, and free of debris
- Suitable for tea, decoction, and culinary use




Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully cleaned and sun-dried to preserve its pale tan to light brown color, flat oval shape, and firm, smooth texture. The seeds carry a mild, faintly grassy aroma. When simmered or steeped, they release a gently bitter, slightly nutty infusion that softens with longer brewing, leaving a clean, refreshing finish.




Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Food-Herb Seeds |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Ku Gua Zi (Bitter Melon Seeds) |
| Botanical Name | Momordica charantia |
| Form | Whole Dried Seeds |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Origin | Shandong, China |




Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea and decoction
- Soup and congee ingredient
- Daily food-herb culinary use
- Blended with other cooling herbs
- Seasonal summer nourishment




Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Bitter Melon Seeds are decocted into teas and light soups to support the body during warm seasons. They are often simmered alone or paired with ingredients like chrysanthemum, lotus leaf, and job's tears for a cooling daily infusion. In some regional kitchens, the seeds are added to congee and medicinal soups as a bitter, clarifying food-herb ingredient.




FAQ Q&A
Q: What are Bitter Melon Seeds?
A: Bitter Melon Seeds are the dried mature seeds of Momordica charantia, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as Ku Gua Zi (苦瓜籽). They are a traditional food herb used in teas and culinary preparations.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Bitter Melon Seeds?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Bitter Melon Seeds are associated with clearing heat and supporting digestive balance. They are often used in cooling teas and light soups for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Bitter Melon Seeds?
A: Rinse the seeds and simmer them in water for a tea or decoction, or add them to soups and congee. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.

Additional information
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 15 × 6 cm |
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