Premium Wild Winter Melon Seed Dong Gua Zi 500g Dried Seeds for Tea and Herbal Infusions

Premium Wild Winter Melon Seed, known in TCM as Dong Gua Zi (冬瓜子), from Benincasa hispida, offered as dried seeds. Traditionally associated with clearing dampness and supporting internal balance in classical herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered sweet in flavor and slightly cold in nature. Suitable for brewing as a tea, simmering in decoctions, or adding to culinary preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-sourced winter melon seeds graded as premium quality
• Botanical source Benincasa hispida known in TCM as Dong Gua Zi 冬瓜子
• Traditionally used in TCM to clear dampness and support internal balance
• Sun-dried whole seeds suitable for tea, decoction, or culinary use
• Convenient 500g pre-packaged format for daily herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to off-white seeds with a firm texture and a mild, nutty aroma. When brewed or simmered, the infusion typically carries a light, subtly sweet and clean taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a light herbal tea or infusion
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs
• Add to soups or congee for traditional culinary use
• Use in seasonal food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dong Gua Zi is traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and supporting lung and intestinal balance. It has historically been included in classical formulas and folk preparations, often simmered in decoctions or combined with other cooling herbs. It is also used in seasonal soups and daily infusions, particularly during warm or humid weather.

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