Bitter Melon Slices (Momordica charantia) — Dried Ku Gua Herbal Tea, 45g Jar
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Description
Bitter Melon Slices (Momordica charantia) are the dried fruit slices of a well-known food-herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Kǔ Guā (苦瓜). Also called Bitter Gourd, Ku Gua has long been valued as a cooling, heat-clearing food herb used in teas, soups, and daily nourishment. Its nature is cold and its flavor is bitter, making it a classic ingredient for clearing summer heat and supporting the body's natural balance.



Key Selling Points
- Traditional heat-clearing food herb
- Dried Bitter Melon fruit slices
- Momordica charantia
- Suitable for tea, soup, and daily brewing
- New-crop, jar-packed 45g



Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale green to light jade color, thin crisp texture, and mild vegetal aroma. When brewed, the slices release a distinctly bitter, clean taste with a faintly sweet finish, producing a light golden-green infusion that softens in bitterness as it cools.



Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Slices |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Ku Gua (Bitter Melon) |
| Botanical Name | Momordica charantia |
| Form | Dried Fruit Slices |
| Net Weight | 45g per jar |
| Processing | Dried |



Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea brewing
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Daily summer cooling drink
- Blended with other food herbs
- Congee and grain porridge



Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Ku Gua is brewed as a daily tea, simmered into soups, and added to congee to support cooling nourishment during hot seasons. It is often paired with ingredients like lotus leaf, chrysanthemum, and goji berry in summer tea blends. As a food herb, it is also cooked into light broths and medicinal food soups for everyday balance.



FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Ku Gua?
A: Ku Gua is the common Chinese name for Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia). The dried slices are a traditional food herb used in teas, soups, and daily cooking.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Bitter Melon slices?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Ku Gua is associated with clearing heat, cooling the body, and supporting natural balance. It is commonly used in summer teas and light soups.
Q: How do I use dried Bitter Melon slices?
A: Rinse the slices and brew them in hot water as a tea, or simmer them with soup ingredients. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.24 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10 × 10 × 12 cm |
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