Gua Lou Powder Trichosanthes Fruit Powder 500g Anhui Dried Herbal Powder for Decoction and Tea

Gua Lou Powder, known in TCM as Gua Lou (瓜蒌), is ground from the dried fruit of Trichosanthes kirilowii, a classic Chinese melon botanical. This finely milled powder offers a convenient way to use a traditional herb valued in TCM for clearing heat and moistening the chest and lungs. Traditionally associated with bitter and cold properties, it is commonly prepared in decoctions or blended formulas. Store sealed in a cool dry place and use as a culinary or traditional herbal ingredient, not as a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient Gua Lou powder milled from whole dried Trichosanthes fruit
• Sourced from Anhui, a recognized region for authentic Chinese medicinal herbs
• Traditionally used in TCM for clearing heat and moistening the lungs
• Fine powder form allows easy blending into decoctions, teas, or formulas
• Custom powder grinding and formula blending available on request

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light brown to yellowish-brown with a fine, dry texture and a faintly sweet, earthy aroma characteristic of dried Trichosanthes fruit. When stirred into warm water or decoctions, it typically disperses with a mild, slightly sweet herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions as directed by a practitioner
• Blend into warm water or herbal teas for traditional daily use
• Incorporate into congee or culinary recipes as a traditional ingredient
• Combine with other herbs in custom formula powders

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gua Lou fruit is traditionally associated with clearing heat, transforming phlegm, moistening dryness, and easing chest oppression. It has long been paired with herbs such as Zhi Mu, Bei Mu, or Ban Xia in classic decoction formulas. Traditionally prepared by decocting slices or, in modern practice, by grinding the dried fruit into powder for convenient blending into teas, congee, or prescribed herbal combinations.

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