Winter Melon Seed Dong Gua Zi Dried Benincasa Seeds for Cooking and Herbal Use 500g

Winter Melon Seed, known in TCM as Dong Gua Zi (冬瓜子), is the dried seed of Benincasa hispida, the wax gourd. These whole seeds are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with clearing dampness and supporting lung and urinary wellness in TCM theory. Mild in nature and sweet in flavor, they are commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, or congee. This listing is a food-grade agricultural product and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried winter melon seeds from Benincasa hispida, a staple of Chinese herbal pantries
• Known in TCM as Dong Gua Zi (冬瓜子), traditionally used in dampness-clearing formulas
• Food-grade agricultural product suitable for cooking, decoctions, and congee
• Mild sweet flavor that blends easily into soups and herbal teas
• 500g pack with a 36-month shelf life when stored cool and dry

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to off-white flat seeds with a firm texture and a mild, nutty aroma. When simmered or decocted, they yield a light, subtly sweet taste that pairs well with other mild herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM ingredients
• Add to soups and broths for a mild herbal note
• Cook into congee or porridge
• Use in culinary recipes as a traditional seed ingredient

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dong Gua Zi is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving dampness, and it frequently appears in formulas for lung phlegm and internal damp patterns. It is commonly decocted with herbs such as Yi Yi Ren (Coix seed) or Lu Gen (reed rhizome), and home cooks add it to winter melon soup or congee for seasonal wellness.

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