Winter Melon Seed Powder (Benincasa hispida) — Freshly Milled Dong Gua Zi Herbal Powder

Winter Melon Seed Powder (Benincasa hispida) is the finely milled seed of a traditional botanical known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Dōng Guā Zǐ (冬瓜子), also called Winter Melon Seed or Dong Gua Ren. Long valued in herbal practice as a gentle, clearing herb, Dong Gua Zi has been traditionally used to support fluid metabolism, soothe the lungs, and address damp-heat patterns. Its nature is sweet and slightly cold, making it a mild yet effective botanical for cooling and draining.

Key Selling Points

• Freshly milled pure Winter Melon Seed powder
• Botanical name Benincasa hispida
• Sulfur-free, no additives
• Traditional TCM herb for damp-heat support
• 500g bulk raw herb material

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is sun-dried and freshly milled to preserve its pale cream color, fine smooth texture, and mild, faintly nutty aroma. When mixed into water or decocted, the powder disperses easily and yields a light, subtly sweet and neutral taste with a soft, powdery mouthfeel, blending well into herbal formulas without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External compress and poultice
• Foot soak blends
• Herbal formula ingredient under professional guidance
• Topical herbal paste base
• Traditional herbal preparation

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Dong Gua Zi is decocted into soups and herbal formulas, often paired with ingredients like coix seed, poria, and plantain seed to support fluid balance and clear damp-heat. It is also used in traditional facial and skin-care pastes, where the fine powder is blended with water or honey for external application. As a daily herbal ingredient, it is added to congee and wellness decoctions in small amounts according to traditional recipes.

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