Dried Winter Melon Peel Dong Gua Pi 500g Loose Herbal Tea Ingredient for Daily Infusions

Dried Winter Melon Peel, known in TCM as Dong Gua Pi (冬瓜皮), from Benincasa hispida, the outer rind of mature winter melon. Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice, this sun-dried peel is a mild, neutral ingredient often simmered or steeped as a light daily infusion. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with supporting normal fluid balance. Store in a cool, dry place and use as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried winter melon peel, a classic TCM botanical
• Botanical source Benincasa hispida, the mature winter melon rind
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice for daily infusions
• Sun-dried and cut into convenient loose pieces for easy brewing
• Pairs well with lotus leaf and other mild herbal ingredients

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale greenish to yellowish-white dried peel pieces with a firm, papery texture and a faint melon-like aroma. When simmered or steeped, it typically yields a light, clean, mildly sweet and refreshing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a light daily herbal infusion
• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to cooling summer drinks with lotus leaf
• Combine with other mild botanicals in soup broths

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Dong Gua Pi is considered sweet and cool in nature and is traditionally associated with promoting normal urination and supporting the body's natural fluid balance. Folk practice commonly simmers the peel alone or with lotus leaf, barley, or red beans for summer drinks and light broths. It has long been a seasonal household ingredient during warm months.

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