Dried Trichosanthes Fruit Gua Lou 500g Whole Gualou Raw Herb for Decoction and Tea

Dried Trichosanthes Fruit, known in TCM as Gua Lou (瓜蒌), from Trichosanthes kirilowii, offered as whole dried fruit material. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing heat and moistening dryness, and is commonly used in decoctions and herbal formulas. This batch is sulfur-free and nitrogen-packed to help preserve freshness. Store in a cool, dry place and use according to traditional preparation methods.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Trichosanthes fruit known as Gua Lou in TCM
• Botanical source Trichosanthes kirilowii, a classic Chinese herbal material
• Sulfur-free processing with nitrogen packaging for freshness
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat and moistening dryness
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal formulas, and traditional preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried fruit shows a brownish-yellow to orange-brown rind with flattened seeds inside and a faint herbal aroma. When decocted, it typically yields a mild, slightly sweet and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to herbal soup preparations
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea with other botanicals
• Used in TCM formula compounding and herbal blending

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gua Lou is traditionally used in decoctions and classical formulas, often paired with herbs such as Zhi Mu or Bei Mu in heat-clearing preparations. The whole fruit, rind, and seeds have each been used traditionally, and the fruit is a common ingredient in herbal shops for seasonal decoction blending.

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