Bitter Melon Seeds Ku Gua Zi 500g Dried Momordica charantia Seeds Bulk Raw Herb for Tea and Decoction

Bitter Melon Seeds, known in TCM as Ku Gua Zi (苦瓜子), are the dried mature seeds of Momordica charantia, the bitter melon vine. Sourced from China and simply sun-dried, these whole seeds are a classic raw botanical kept in many traditional herbal pantries. In TCM theory bitter melon is considered cold in nature with a bitter flavor, and the seeds are traditionally associated with clearing patterns of internal heat. Suitable for decoction, tea blends, or culinary use as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Bitter Melon Seeds supplied in a 500g bulk bag
• Botanical source Momordica charantia, known in TCM as Ku Gua Zi (苦瓜子)
• Sun-dried whole seeds with no further processing, grinding available on request
• Traditionally associated in TCM with clearing internal heat due to its bitter cold nature
• Versatile raw herb for decoctions, herbal teas, and culinary preparations

Quality & Sensory

The seeds typically appear flat, oval, and pale tan to light brown with a smooth, hard surface. They carry a mild, slightly nutty aroma with a faint bitter undertone. When simmered or steeped, the resulting liquid typically has a light, gently bitter and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a light bitter herbal tea, alone or blended
• Add to congee or slow-cooked soups in small amounts
• Grind into powder for culinary or herbal formulations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, bitter melon and its seeds are valued for their cooling character and are traditionally used in summer heat-clearing decoctions and teas. The seeds are commonly simmered with other cooling herbs such as chrysanthemum or honeysuckle, or cooked into congee during warm seasons. Folk usage also includes adding them to household soup blends for a mildly bitter, balancing flavor.

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