Dried Trichosanthes Peel Gua Lou Pi 500g Traditional Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Trichosanthes Peel, known in TCM as Gua Lou Pi (瓜蒌皮), from Trichosanthes kirilowii, supplied as shredded peel of the mature fruit. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing the lungs and loosening the chest, with a sweet flavor and slightly cold nature. This 500g pack is a raw culinary herb for decoction or cooking, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Trichosanthes fruit peel cut into convenient shreds
• Botanical source Trichosanthes kirilowii with Chinese name Gua Lou Pi 瓜蒌皮
• Traditionally used in TCM to clear lung heat and ease chest oppression
• Anhui origin raw herb sold as edible agricultural produce
• 500g sealed pack suitable for decoctions and herbal cooking

Quality & Sensory

The shreds typically appear pale yellow to light brown with a slightly curled, papery texture and a faint herbal aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a mild, slightly sweet and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to herbal soup recipes during cooking
• Blended with other TCM herbs for daily herbal tea
• Used in seasonal culinary preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Gua Lou Pi is traditionally used to clear lung heat, transform phlegm, and broaden the chest, and it often appears in formulas paired with herbs such as Zhe Bei Mu and Ku Xing Ren. It is commonly simmered in decoctions or added to herbal soups, especially in autumn and winter seasonal wellness routines.

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