Winter Melon Peel Granules Dong Gua Pi Dried Herb for Tea and Decoction 500g

Winter Melon Peel Granules, known in TCM as Dong Gua Pi (冬瓜皮), from Benincasa hispida, the dried peel of winter melon cut into granular pieces. Washed and dried, this raw herb is traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice and commonly blended with lotus leaf for daily tea. In TCM theory it is considered sweet in flavor and slightly cold in nature. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried winter melon peel cut into convenient granular pieces
• Botanical source Benincasa hispida known in TCM as Dong Gua Pi 冬瓜皮
• Washed and dried raw herb suitable for tea and decoction preparation
• Traditionally paired with lotus leaf as a light daily herbal tea
• Sealed packaging with 36-month shelf life when stored cool and dry

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale greenish to yellowish-green in color with a fresh melon-like aroma. The granular cut pieces are light and dry in texture. When brewed or simmered, the infusion typically tastes mildly sweet and refreshing with a clean vegetal note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a light daily herbal tea alone or with lotus leaf
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs
• Add to soups for a mild melon flavor
• Use in summer cooling drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, winter melon peel is traditionally associated with supporting the body's natural fluid balance and is a common ingredient in light summer teas. It is frequently combined with lotus leaf, barley, or poria in folk practice for daily infusion. The peel may also be simmered in soups or congee as a traditional culinary-herbal ingredient during warm seasons.

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