Gua Lou (Trichosanthes kirilowii) Whole Fruit — Dried Food-Herb for Tea & Soup
Price range: $7.18 through $7.83
Description
Gua Lou (Trichosanthes kirilowii) is the dried whole fruit of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Guā Lóu (瓜蒌), also called Quan Gua Lou, Gua Lou Shi, or Jin Gua Lou. For centuries, Gua Lou has been prized as a moistening, phlegm-transforming, and chest-relaxing herb, traditionally used to soothe the Lung, ease the chest, and support smooth movement of qi. Its nature is sweet, slightly bitter, and cold, making it a cooling yet gentle herb for moistening dryness and clearing heat.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional Lung-soothing food herb
- Whole dried Gua Lou fruit
- Trichosanthes kirilowii
- Suitable for tea, decoction, and soup
- New-crop, naturally sun-dried quality
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its golden-brown skin, firm yet slightly spongy texture, and mild, faintly sweet botanical aroma. When decocted or simmered, the fruit softens and releases a gentle, subtly sweet and slightly bitter infusion with a smooth, mellow body that blends well with other herbs.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Whole Fruit |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Gua Lou |
| Botanical Name | Trichosanthes kirilowii |
| Form | Whole Dried Fruit |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Naturally Sun-Dried |
Usage Scenarios
- Herbal decoction and tea blends
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Seasonal Lung-nourishing recipes
- Medicinal food soup packs
- Daily food-herb wellness routine
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Gua Lou is decocted into soups, teas, and medicinal food formulas to support the Lung and ease the chest. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like almond, fritillary bulb, and tangerine peel. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Gua Lou?
A: Gua Lou is the common Chinese name for the dried whole fruit of Trichosanthes kirilowii, also called Quan Gua Lou or Gua Lou Shi. It is a traditional food herb used in tea, decoction, and soup.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Gua Lou?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Gua Lou is associated with moistening the Lung, transforming phlegm, and easing the chest. It is often used in soups and teas for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried whole Gua Lou fruit?
A: Rinse the fruit, cut or break it into pieces, and simmer it with soup ingredients or brew it in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Whole trichosanthes kirilowii 0 5kg, Trichosanthes kirilowii powder 0 5kg |
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