Dried Bottle Gourd Shell Hu Lu Ke 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Soup

Dried Bottle Gourd Shell, known in TCM as Hu Lu Ke (葫芦壳), is the sun-dried mature rind of Lagenaria siceraria, a gourd fruit traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered mild in nature and traditionally associated with supporting the body's natural water metabolism. This 500g pack of dried gourd shell pieces is suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal teas. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Sun-dried Bottle Gourd Shell, a traditional Chinese botanical known as Hu Lu Ke (葫芦壳)
• Sourced from the mature rind of Lagenaria siceraria, prepared by simple sun-drying
• Traditionally used in TCM for herbal decoctions and water-metabolism formulas
• Sold as a 500g pack of dried edible-grade botanical pieces
• Versatile ingredient for soups, decoctions, and daily herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

The dried gourd shell pieces typically appear pale yellowish-brown to light tan with a hard, dry, brittle texture. They carry a mild, faintly sweet, earthy aroma. When simmered, the liquid typically takes on a light, subtly sweet and mellow taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Add to slow-cooked soups with other botanicals
• Brew as a light daily herbal tea
• Use in congee or culinary recipes with a mild herbal character

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Hu Lu Ke has long been used in decoctions and soups, often paired with herbs such as Fu Ling (Poria) or Yi Yi Ren (Coix seed) in water-metabolism formulas. It is traditionally associated with promoting urination and reducing swelling in TCM theory. Folk use also includes simmering the shell alone or with corn silk as a mild seasonal tea.

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