Dried Winter Melon Peel Dong Gua Pi 500g Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient Bulk Pack

Dried Winter Melon Peel, known in TCM as Dong Gua Pi (冬瓜皮), from Benincasa hispida, the outer rind of the wax gourd fruit. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with a sweet flavor and cool nature, and is commonly used in herbal teas and decoction blends. This 500g pack of dried peel pieces suits daily herbal tea preparation and traditional wellness routines.

Key Selling Points

• Dried winter melon peel, a classic TCM botanical known as Dong Gua Pi (冬瓜皮)
• Sourced from the rind of Benincasa hispida, the wax gourd fruit
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for summer tea blends
• Cut dried peel form, easy to measure, brew, or simmer
• 500g bulk bag suitable for regular tea and decoction preparation

Quality & Sensory

The dried peel typically appears as pale greenish-white to yellowish strips with a dry, lightweight texture. It carries a mild, faintly sweet vegetal aroma, and when simmered or steeped it typically yields a light, clean, subtly sweet infusion.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a light herbal tea, often paired with lotus leaf
• Add to decoction blends prepared in traditional practice
• Use in summer cooling drinks with other mild botanicals
• Incorporate into congee or culinary recipes following traditional recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, winter melon peel is traditionally associated with a sweet flavor and cool nature. It has long been used in folk practice as a gentle summer tea ingredient, often simmered with lotus leaf or other mild herbs, and added to soups and congee in seasonal cooking. Preparation typically involves rinsing and simmering the peel in water before drinking or combining with other botanicals.

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