Dried Bitter Melon Slices Ku Gua 500g Herbal Tea and Culinary Herb

Dried Bitter Melon Slices, known in TCM as Ku Gua (苦瓜), from Momordica charantia, made from the sliced and dried fruit. In TCM theory, bitter melon is considered cold in nature and bitter in flavor, traditionally associated with clearing heat. These light green to pale yellow slices are commonly prepared as herbal tea or added to soups and dishes. This is a food-grade dried botanical and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Sliced and dried bitter melon fruit in a 500g pack
• Botanical source Momordica charantia known in TCM as Ku Gua
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM practice
• Convenient cut slices ready for tea brewing or cooking
• Suitable for daily herbal tea soups and culinary recipes

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically light green to pale yellow with a thin wrinkled texture and a faint fresh vegetal aroma. Brewed in hot water, they typically yield a light amber infusion with a distinctly bitter taste and a clean lingering finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a standalone herbal tea
• Combine with chrysanthemum or goji berries for a blended infusion
• Add to soups and stews during cooking
• Use in congee or seasonal summer dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ku Gua is traditionally used to clear heat and is often prepared as a simple infusion or simmered in soups. It is commonly paired with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or goji berries in cooling summer teas, and dried slices are also added to congee or braised dishes in folk culinary tradition.

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