Dried Chinese Quince Mu Gua 木瓜 Whole Fruit 500g Yunnan Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient
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Description
Dried Chinese Quince, known in TCM as Mu Gua (木瓜), from Chaenomeles speciosa, whole dried fruit sourced from Yunnan. In TCM theory Mu Gua is warm in nature with sour flavor, traditionally associated with the liver and spleen channels. This food-grade botanical is commonly simmered in decoctions, teas, or culinary recipes. Store sealed at room temperature away from moisture.


Key Selling Points
- Whole dried Chinese Quince fruit Mu Gua 木瓜 from Yunnan
- Botanical source Chaenomeles speciosa a classic TCM herb
- Food and medicine homology item suitable for culinary herbal use
- Can be ground into powder for flexible preparation
- 500g resealable bag with 24 month shelf life


Quality & Sensory
Whole dried fruits typically show wrinkled reddish brown to purplish brown skin with firm dense flesh and a distinct sour aroma. When simmered the liquid typically takes on a mild tart fruity taste.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried whole fruit herbal ingredient |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 木瓜 |
| Pinyin | Mu Gua |
| Botanical Name | Chaenomeles speciosa |
| Plant Part | Whole fruit |
| Net Weight | 500g resealable bag |


Usage Scenarios
- Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM botanicals
- Brew sliced pieces as a sour fruit herbal tea
- Add to soup or congee recipes for traditional flavor
- Grind into powder for culinary or herbal blending


Traditional Uses
In TCM practice Mu Gua is traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, often paired with herbs such as Yi Yi Ren or Sang Zhi in traditional joint and sinew supporting blends. It is also a familiar ingredient in folk food therapy, added to soups, teas, and seasonal fruit preparations for its sour warm character.

FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is 500g of whole dried Chinese Quince fruit, known in TCM as Mu Gua 木瓜, sourced from Yunnan and sold as a food grade herbal ingredient.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory Mu Gua is warm and sour and is traditionally associated with supporting the liver and spleen channels. It has long been used in decoctions and folk food therapy.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: The whole fruit can be sliced and simmered in decoctions or soups, brewed as a tart herbal tea, or ground into powder for culinary use.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.55 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 15 × 8 cm |
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