Dong Gua Zi (Benincasa hispida) — Double-Edged Winter Melon Seed, Dried Food Herb 500g
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Dong Gua Zi (Benincasa hispida) — Double-Edged Winter Melon Seed, Dried Food Herb 500g

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Description

Dong Gua Zi (Benincasa hispida), also known as Winter Melon Seed or Dong Gua Ren (冬瓜仁), is the dried mature seed of the winter melon, a traditional food herb revered in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The 'double-edged' (双边) form refers to seeds with both edges intact, a prized selection in herbal markets. Its nature is sweet and slightly cold, making it a gentle, clearing herb traditionally used to transform dampness, support the Lungs, and soothe the Intestines.

Dong Gua Zi (Benincasa hispida) — Double-Edged Winter Melon Seed, Dried Food Herb 500g overview
Dong Gua Zi (Benincasa hispida) — Double-Edged Winter Melon Seed, Dried Food Herb 500g overview
Dong Gua Zi (Benincasa hispida) — Double-Edged Winter Melon Seed, Dried Food Herb 500g overview
Dong Gua Zi (Benincasa hispida) — Double-Edged Winter Melon Seed, Dried Food Herb 500g overview

Key Selling Points

  • Traditional food herb (药食同源) winter melon seed
  • Double-edged (双边) premium seed selection
  • Benincasa hispida, dried raw botanical
  • Sourced from Hebei, non-imported
  • 500g bulk pack for tea, soup, and decoction
Dong Gua Zi (Benincasa hispida) — Double-Edged Winter Melon Seed, Dried Food Herb 500g key features
Dong Gua Zi (Benincasa hispida) — Double-Edged Winter Melon Seed, Dried Food Herb 500g key features
Dong Gua Zi (Benincasa hispida) — Double-Edged Winter Melon Seed, Dried Food Herb 500g key features
Dong Gua Zi (Benincasa hispida) — Double-Edged Winter Melon Seed, Dried Food Herb 500g key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully cleaned and sun-dried to preserve its flat, oval shape, creamy white to pale ivory color, and smooth, slightly glossy seed coat. The seeds have a mild, neutral aroma and a faintly nutty, subtly sweet taste when chewed or simmered. When decocted, they yield a light, clean infusion with a soft, unobtrusive flavor that blends easily into teas and broths.

Dong Gua Zi (Benincasa hispida) — Double-Edged Winter Melon Seed, Dried Food Herb 500g quality and texture
Dong Gua Zi (Benincasa hispida) — Double-Edged Winter Melon Seed, Dried Food Herb 500g quality and texture
Dong Gua Zi (Benincasa hispida) — Double-Edged Winter Melon Seed, Dried Food Herb 500g quality and texture
Dong Gua Zi (Benincasa hispida) — Double-Edged Winter Melon Seed, Dried Food Herb 500g quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried Raw Herb / Seed
Common Name Dong Gua Zi (Winter Melon Seed)
Botanical Name Benincasa hispida
Form Double-Edged Dried Seeds
Origin Hebei, China
Net Weight 500g
Dong Gua Zi (Benincasa hispida) — Double-Edged Winter Melon Seed, Dried Food Herb 500g specifications
Dong Gua Zi (Benincasa hispida) — Double-Edged Winter Melon Seed, Dried Food Herb 500g specifications
Dong Gua Zi (Benincasa hispida) — Double-Edged Winter Melon Seed, Dried Food Herb 500g specifications
Dong Gua Zi (Benincasa hispida) — Double-Edged Winter Melon Seed, Dried Food Herb 500g specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Herbal decoction and tea blends
  • Chinese-style soup and broth
  • Congee and grain porridge
  • Medicinal food soup packs
  • Daily food-herb nourishment
Dong Gua Zi (Benincasa hispida) — Double-Edged Winter Melon Seed, Dried Food Herb 500g in use
Dong Gua Zi (Benincasa hispida) — Double-Edged Winter Melon Seed, Dried Food Herb 500g in use
Dong Gua Zi (Benincasa hispida) — Double-Edged Winter Melon Seed, Dried Food Herb 500g in use
Dong Gua Zi (Benincasa hispida) — Double-Edged Winter Melon Seed, Dried Food Herb 500g in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Dong Gua Zi is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle daily teas to support the body's natural clearing and moistening processes. It is a common ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like Job's Tears (Yi Mi), lotus seed, and tangerine peel. As a tea, it is simmered alone or blended with other mild food herbs for a light, clean infusion enjoyed during warm seasons.

Dong Gua Zi (Benincasa hispida) — Double-Edged Winter Melon Seed, Dried Food Herb 500g preparation
Dong Gua Zi (Benincasa hispida) — Double-Edged Winter Melon Seed, Dried Food Herb 500g preparation
Dong Gua Zi (Benincasa hispida) — Double-Edged Winter Melon Seed, Dried Food Herb 500g preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Dong Gua Zi?

A: Dong Gua Zi is the common Chinese name for the dried mature seed of the winter melon (Benincasa hispida), also called Winter Melon Seed or Dong Gua Ren. It is a traditional food herb used in teas, soups, and decoctions.

Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Dong Gua Zi?

A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Dong Gua Zi is associated with clearing dampness, supporting the Lungs, and soothing the Intestines. It is often used in soups and teas for daily seasonal nourishment.

Q: How do I use dried Dong Gua Zi?

A: Rinse the seeds and simmer them with soup ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.

Additional information

Weight N/A
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Packaging specifications Single sided winter melon seeds 0 5kg piece, Bilateral winter melon seeds 0 5kg piece

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