Dried Green Dragonfly (Anisoptera) — Whole Clean Edible Insect Herb 500g

Dried Green Dragonfly (order Anisoptera) is the whole, sun-dried body of the green dragonfly, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Qīng Tíng (蜻蜓). For centuries, dragonfly has been honored in folk herbal tradition as a wind-calming, spirit-quieting creature used to ease restlessness, soothe the throat, and support the Kidney and Lung channels. Its nature is sweet, slightly cold, and gently balancing, making it a mild yet distinctive ingredient in traditional decoctions and medicinal foods.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried green dragonfly, clean and free of debris
• Traditional TCM wind-calming and spirit-quieting herb
• Food-herb ingredient for decoctions and medicinal foods
• 500g bulk pack, ideal for repeated use
• Naturally sun-dried, no additives or preservatives

Quality & Sensory

Each dragonfly is carefully sun-dried to preserve its slender, intact body, translucent wings, and pale green-to-amber hue. The texture is light and crisp, with a faint, clean, almost grassy aroma. When simmered in decoction, it releases a mild, subtly sweet and earthy flavor that blends quietly into herbal formulas without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• Medicinal food soups and stews
• Herbal tea blends for seasonal wellness
• Folk tonic formulas
• Bulk ingredient for herbal practitioners

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, dragonfly is decocted into soups and gentle tonics to calm the spirit, ease restlessness, and support throat comfort. It is often paired with herbs like chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, and licorice in seasonal decoctions. As a medicinal food, it is simmered with lean meat or congee for a light, nourishing broth. In some regional traditions, it is brewed as a daily tea for quiet, focused wellness.

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