Dong Gua Zi – 冬瓜籽
Dong Gua Zi, also known as Winter Melon Seed, is sourced from the mature seeds of Benincasa hispida. The seeds are sweet and mild in flavour, carefully selected and prepared according to traditional practices. This dried herb is noted for its association with the Lung and Large Intestine meridians.
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Benincasa hispida |
| Chinese Name | 冬瓜籽 |
| Part Used | Seed |
| Form | Dried herb |
| Quality Standard | Treated without sulphur, treated without herbicides, treated without pesticides. Processed in GMP-certified facilities. Batch-tested for botanical identity, microbial levels, pesticide residues, and heavy metals. |
| Affected Meridians | Lung, Large Intestine |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight |
Dong Gua Zi is supplied in practitioner-grade packaging suitable for professional use. Certificates of Analysis are available for all stock. Sourced with a focus on traceability and consistent quality. Suitable for practitioner dispensing and classic herbal preparation methods.
Expiry Date: 30/09/2030
Description
Dong Gua Zi – 冬瓜籽
Latin name: Benincasa hispida
Common name: Winter Melon Seed
Part used: Seed
Traditional meridian affiliation: Lung, Large Intestine
Dong Gua Zi is traditionally referenced in classical Chinese medicine for its cooling and moistening properties. It is often included in herbal formulations associated with Lung and Large Intestine meridian patterns. The seed is sweet and mild in flavour and has long been valued in traditional herbal preparations.
Phoenix Medical’s Dong Gua Zi is cultivated without the use of sulphur, herbicides, or pesticides. It is processed in GMP-certified facilities, ensuring product quality and consistency in line with UK/EU standards.
Each batch is tested for botanical identity, microbial levels, pesticide residues, and heavy metals. Certificates of Analysis are available for all professional-use stock.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.577 kg |
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