Trichosanthes Peel Gua Lou Pi 500g Dried TCM Herb Slices for Decoction

Trichosanthes Peel, known in TCM as Gua Lou Pi (瓜蒌皮), is the dried pericarp of Trichosanthes kirilowii. Supplied as thin sliced pieces, this traditional Chinese medicine herb is traditionally associated with clearing heat and moistening the chest in classical practice. Its bitter and cold nature is traditionally linked to the Lung and Stomach channels. Store sealed in a dry place and use under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Trichosanthes pericarp slices cut for convenient decoction use
• Botanical source Trichosanthes kirilowii with Chinese name Gua Lou Pi 瓜蒌皮
• Traditionally used in TCM formulas for chest and Lung-related patterns
• Sliced processing makes weighing and simmering simple
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically appear yellowish-brown with a slightly curled, papery texture and a faint herbal aroma. When simmered, the decoction typically carries a mild, slightly bitter taste typical of this cooling peel.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Combine with other TCM herbs in classical formulas
• Prepare as a component of seasonal herbal teas
• Use in herbal soup preparations under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Gua Lou Pi is traditionally associated with clearing heat, transforming phlegm, and widening the chest, and it frequently appears in classical formulas alongside herbs such as Xie Bai and Ban Xia. Traditional preparation involves simmering the slices in water, often combined with other botanicals according to a practitioner's prescription.

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