Da Jiang Jun (Catharsius molossus) — Dried Dung Beetle Insect Herb, Yunnan Origin, 500g Bulk

Da Jiang Jun (大将军), botanically identified as Catharsius molossus and commonly known as the dung beetle or Qiang Lang (蜣螂虫), is a dried insect material used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a food-herb ingredient. Sourced from Yunnan province and offered in bulk 500g quantities, this insect herb has been traditionally valued in TCM for its wind-extinguishing and blood-quickening properties. Its nature is salty and cold, with a mild toxicity in classical texts, making it a potent yet carefully used herb in traditional formulas.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional TCM insect herb (蜣螂虫)
• Sourced from Yunnan province, China
• Dried whole dung beetle, bulk 500g pack
• Food-herb ingredient for traditional formulas
• New-crop stock, 18-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Each batch consists of dried whole dung beetles with a dark brown to blackish shell, a firm and slightly brittle texture, and a characteristic earthy, insect-like aroma. When decocted, the material releases a deep, mildly salty and earthy flavor that blends into traditional herbal formulas without dominating the brew.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction formulas
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Herbal paste preparation
• TCM practitioner-formulated blends
• Bulk ingredient for herbal workshops

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Da Jiang Jun is decocted into soups and traditional formulas, often paired with herbs that calm internal wind and quicken blood. It has been used in classical TCM preparations for its wind-extinguishing and blood-moving properties, and appears in medicinal food recipes where insect herbs are simmered alongside other botanicals. As a bulk ingredient, it is typically incorporated into practitioner-formulated decoctions rather than used alone.

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