Gua Lou Ren (Trichosanthes kirilowii Seed) — Dried Food Herb, 500g, Custom Milling Available

Gua Lou Ren (Trichosanthes kirilowii) is the dried seed of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Guā Lóu Rén (瓜蒌仁), also called Trichosanthes Seed or Snake Gourd Seed. For centuries, Gua Lou Ren has been prized as a moistening, qi-guiding, and phlegm-transforming herb, traditionally used to soothe the Lung, ease the chest, and support smooth downward movement in the digestive tract. Its nature is sweet and slightly cold, making it a gentle yet effective herb for moistening dryness and supporting the free flow of qi.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Lung-moistening food herb
• Dried Trichosanthes kirilowii seed
• Sourced from Jiangsu, China
• Custom milling service available
• 500g value pack for daily use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully cleaned and dried to preserve its pale golden-brown color, smooth oval shape, and mild nutty aroma. The seeds have a firm, slightly oily texture. When decocted, they yield a gentle, subtly sweet infusion with a soft, rounded mouthfeel. When milled into powder, the seeds release a warm, nutty fragrance and blend smoothly into teas, congee, and soups.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction and tea blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Custom-milled powder for daily drinks
• Traditional food-therapy formulas

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Gua Lou Ren is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle daily teas to support moistening and the smooth movement of qi. It is a common ingredient in traditional formulas paired with herbs like Bai Zi Ren, Xing Ren, and Chuan Bei Mu. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with honey and other mild herbs for a light, subtly sweet infusion. In medicinal food soups, it is simmered with pork or chicken to add a gentle, nourishing quality.

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