Dried Chaenomeles Fruit Mu Gua 500g Chinese Herbal Slices for Decoction and Culinary Use
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Description
Dried Chinese Flowering Quince fruit, known in TCM as Mu Gua (木瓜), from Chaenomeles speciosa. These dried fruit halves are a classic raw botanical traditionally associated with relaxing the sinews, resolving dampness, and harmonizing the stomach. In TCM theory Mu Gua is warm in nature with sour flavor, entering the spleen and stomach channels. Suitable for decoction, soup, and culinary preparations; not a substitute for medicine.


Key Selling Points
- Authentic dried Mu Gua fruit halves sourced from Anhui
- Botanical source Chaenomeles speciosa, a traditional TCM herb
- Traditionally used to relax sinews and support digestive comfort
- Whole dried form suitable for decoction, soup, and cooking
- 500g pack sealed for freshness with 36-month shelf life


Quality & Sensory
Typically deep reddish-brown to purplish-brown dried fruit halves with a wrinkled surface and firm texture. The aroma is mildly fragrant and slightly sour, and decocted liquid typically carries a tart, astringent taste.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Raw herb decoction pieces |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 木瓜 |
| Pinyin | Mu Gua |
| Botanical Name | Chaenomeles speciosa |
| Plant Part | Dried fruit, halved |
| Net Weight | 500g |


Usage Scenarios
- Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
- Add to slow-cooked soups with other botanicals
- Use in culinary dishes or infused drinks for a tart note
- Prepare as a traditional sour fruit tea with other herbs


Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Mu Gua is traditionally associated with relaxing the sinews and channels, dispelling dampness, and harmonizing the stomach, and it often appears in formulas for occasional muscle and joint discomfort. Traditionally it is decocted alone or paired with herbs such as Yi Yi Ren and Du Zhong, and it is also used in folk cooking for soups and preserved fruit preparations.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is 500g of dried Chinese flowering quince fruit, known in TCM as Mu Gua, supplied as whole dried fruit halves from Anhui.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory it is warm and sour and traditionally associated with relaxing the sinews, resolving dampness, and harmonizing the stomach.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in decoctions or soups, or used in culinary recipes, following the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Additional information
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 15 × 8 cm |
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