Bitter Melon Seeds Ku Gua Zi Whole Dried Seeds for Herbal Decoction and Culinary Use Wholesale Supply

Bitter Melon Seeds, known in TCM as Ku Gua Zi (苦瓜子), are the dried mature seeds of Momordica charantia, the bitter melon vine. Sold in their natural whole form as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient, they are traditionally associated with cooling and kidney-supporting qualities in TCM theory. These seeds are commonly used in decoctions, powders, and folk herbal preparations. Store in a dry place and use as a botanical ingredient, not as a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried bitter melon seeds in their natural unprocessed form
• Botanical source Momordica charantia with Chinese name Ku Gua Zi 苦瓜子
• Sourced from Hebei province with origin-direct wholesale supply
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and folk herbal formulas
• Sold as edible agricultural produce with a 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically flat, oval seeds with a pale tan to yellowish-brown color and a firm, dry texture. They carry a mild, slightly nutty aroma, and when decocted they typically yield a light, subtly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Grind into powder for folk herbal preparations
• Add to herbal soup blends in small amounts
• Combine with other seeds and roots in seasonal formulas

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Ku Gua Zi has been used in folk decoctions, often paired with other cooling seeds and roots. It has traditionally been associated with supporting the kidney channel and was sometimes prepared by stir-drying before use. Herbalists have also included it in seasonal blends and ground preparations, following classical folk formulas rather than modern clinical protocols.

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