Tian Hua Fen Slices (Trichosanthes kirilowii Root) — Dried Gua Lou Root for Herbal Tea & Soup

Tian Hua Fen (天花粉), also known as Gua Lou Root (栝楼根) and Trichosanthes Root, is the dried root slice of Trichosanthes kirilowii, a traditional herb long honored in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). For centuries, Tian Hua Fen has been prized as a cooling, fluid-generating, and dryness-clearing herb, traditionally used to relieve thirst, soothe heat, and support the body's moisture balance. Its nature is sweet, slightly bitter, and slightly cold, making it a gentle yet effective herb for clearing heat and nourishing fluids.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional heat-clearing and fluid-generating herb
• Dried Trichosanthes kirilowii root slices
• Also known as Gua Lou Root and Tian Hua Fen
• Suitable for herbal tea, soup, and decoction
• Clean, sliced, food-herb quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale white to ivory color, firm yet slightly powdery texture, and mild, faintly earthy aroma. When decocted or simmered, the slices release a gentle, subtly sweet and slightly bitter flavor, yielding a light, clear infusion that blends smoothly into teas and broths.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and decoction
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal heat-clearing blends
• Traditional herbal formulas

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Tian Hua Fen is decocted into soups, teas, and cooling tonics to support fluid balance during hot or dry seasons. It is a common ingredient in traditional formulas where it pairs with herbs like Ophiopogon (Mai Dong), Anemarrhena (Zhi Mu), and Pueraria (Ge Gen). As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with light, cooling herbs for a mild, refreshing infusion.

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