Dong Gua Pi (Benincasa hispida Peel) — Dried Winter Melon Peel & Powder, Food Herb

Dong Gua Pi (Benincasa hispida) is the dried outer rind of the winter melon, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Dōng Guā Pí (冬瓜皮). For centuries it has been prized as a gentle, water-regulating food herb, traditionally used to support the body's natural fluid balance and to ease occasional puffiness. Its nature is sweet and slightly cold, making it a mild yet refreshing herb for seasonal nourishment. This listing offers naturally sun-dried winter melon peel sourced from Anhui, available as whole dried rind or as a fine powder.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food herb for fluid balance
• Naturally sun-dried winter melon peel
• Available as dried rind or fine powder
• Sourced from Anhui, China
• 500g value pack for daily tea and soup use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its pale green to light ivory color, thin papery texture, and faint fresh melon aroma. When decocted or steeped, the peel yields a light, mildly sweet and refreshing infusion with a clean, grassy finish. The powder form blends smoothly into teas and soups, dispersing easily without clumping.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and daily infusion
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal summer nourishment
• Blended wellness drink mixes

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Dong Gua Pi is decocted into light teas and simmered in soups, often paired with ingredients like job's tears (yi mi), red bean, and poria to support the body's natural fluid balance during warm and humid seasons. It is a common addition to summer soup packs and daily congee, valued for its mild, refreshing character and its ability to blend quietly with other food herbs.

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