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Shu Fu Chong (Porcellio scaber) — Dried Woodlouse for Traditional Herbal Use

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Description

Shu Fu Chong (鼠妇虫), also known as the woodlouse or pill bug (Porcellio scaber), is a dried animal-derived material used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a food-herb agricultural product. In TCM it is traditionally classified as a substance that breaks blood stasis, disperses accumulations, and promotes diuresis. Its nature is slightly cold and its flavor is sour and salty, making it a traditional material used in decoctions and herbal formulas.

Shu Fu Chong (Porcellio scaber) — Dried Woodlouse for Traditional Herbal Use overview

Key Selling Points

Traditional animal-derived TCM material
Dried woodlouse (Porcellio scaber)
Food-herb agricultural product
Sourced from Hunan province
500g bulk loose packaging

Shu Fu Chong (Porcellio scaber) — Dried Woodlouse for Traditional Herbal Use key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its natural grayish-brown color, light brittle texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, it yields a slightly salty, subtly sour infusion with a faint mineral character, typically combined with other herbs in traditional formulas.

Shu Fu Chong (Porcellio scaber) — Dried Woodlouse for Traditional Herbal Use quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type	Dried Animal-Derived Herbal Material
Common Name	Shu Fu Chong
Source Organism	Porcellio scaber (woodlouse)
Origin	Hunan, China
Net Weight	500g
Storage	Room temperature, dry place

Shu Fu Chong (Porcellio scaber) — Dried Woodlouse for Traditional Herbal Use specifications

Usage Scenarios

Traditional herbal decoctions
Herbal formula ingredient
TCM food-therapy preparations
Bulk herbal supply for practitioners

Shu Fu Chong (Porcellio scaber) — Dried Woodlouse for Traditional Herbal Use in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shu Fu Chong is decocted into soups and herbal formulas, often paired with herbs that invigorate blood or promote diuresis. It has been used in traditional preparations for supporting smooth movement of qi and blood, and is sometimes included in medicinal food soups within TCM food-therapy traditions.

Shu Fu Chong (Porcellio scaber) — Dried Woodlouse for Traditional Herbal Use preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Shu Fu Chong?

A: Shu Fu Chong is the Chinese name for the dried woodlouse (Porcellio scaber), an animal-derived material used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is classified as a food-herb agricultural product.

Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Shu Fu Chong?

A: In TCM theory, Shu Fu Chong is traditionally associated with breaking blood stasis, dispersing accumulations, and promoting diuresis. It is used within traditional herbal formulas and decoctions.

Q: How is Shu Fu Chong used?

A: It is typically decocted with other herbs in traditional formulas. As a food-herb agricultural product, it should be used according to traditional TCM practice and personal constitution.